🌙 Tekin Night July 4, 2026: PS5 Drive Crisis, Cyberpunk Hits 40M & Steam Machine RLOD

When night falls, news gets hotter! Tonight we have an interesting mix: on one side, Sony is scoring an own goal by limiting PS5 disc drive sales, while on the other, Cyberpunk 2077 with 40 million sales has pulled off one of gaming history's greatest comebacks. But not everything is rosy - Valve's Steam Machine experienced its first major failure, and Europe's intelligence community has a fresh scandal.

Let's see what happened that Sony is now defending itself, how CD Projekt Red went from the 2020 disaster to 2026 success, and why Valve should be worried. We'll also look at the new Danganronpa delay, the Pegasus scandal in the European Parliament, and the possibility of FF15 coming to Switch 2.

PS5 Drive Shortage: When Sony Corners Itself

Sony is now in a very strange position. The company that announced a few months ago it would stop producing physical discs in January 2028 must now explain why PS5 disc drives are scarce and why it's had to limit sales to one unit per order!

This saga began when, after announcing the end of physical media support, a massive wave of gamers decided to buy disc drives before it's too late. The problem is Sony apparently wasn't prepared for this sudden demand and is now caught in a severe shortage.

Push Square reported that Sony officially cited "high demand" as the reason for this limitation. But here's the bitter irony: a company that's pushing physical media aside can't now meet the demand for that same media. A classic case study of "strategic self-sabotage" in business!

The PS5 disc drive is priced at $79.99, which isn't bad if you can find it. The problem is that even with this one-per-order limitation, many stores are out of stock. And don't get me started on the black market - prices have reached $150 to $200.

Console users on social media are mocking this situation. One viral comment says: "Sony: We're killing physical discs. Also Sony: Why does everyone want to buy disc drives?!" This is exactly what happens when a company doesn't properly execute its strategy.

What's more interesting is Sony seems to have been caught off guard by this demand. This means either their market research was weak, or decision-makers really thought gamers would easily give up physical media. Neither scenario looks good for a company this large.

Cyberpunk 2077: From Disaster to Legend - 40 Million Sales

If someone had told you that Cyberpunk 2077, the game that started with the most disastrous launch in modern gaming history, would one day reach 40 million sales, you probably wouldn't have believed it. But here we are, in 2026, and CD Projekt Red has officially announced they've passed this number.

Let's remember what happened in December 2020 for a moment. Cyberpunk 2077 launched with incredible hype and almost immediately became one of gaming history's biggest disasters. Bizarre bugs, constant crashes, and disastrous performance on last-gen consoles caused Sony to remove the game from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft to offer refunds.

But CD Projekt Red didn't give up. The studio spent two full years fixing the game, releasing massive updates, and finally in 2023 with the release of Phantom Liberty, transformed the game into what it should have always been. And now we see the result: 40 million sales.

IGN reported that just since November 2025, 5 million new copies have been sold. This means the game still has good momentum and people are returning to it. A significant portion of these sales is related to deep discounts and access to the complete version of the game.

CD Projekt Red called this achievement "a great foundation for our upcoming projects in this universe." This means the studio is definitely working on Cyberpunk sequels or spin-offs. Combined with the success of the Netflix Edgerunners series, this franchise has now become a valuable IP for the company.

But the big lesson here is: this story shows that even the worst launches can be salvaged if the studio is truly committed to fixing problems. Of course, this is a dangerous gamble - many studios don't have the financial and time resources for such a comeback.

Steam Machine and Red Line of Death: Start of a Nightmare?

Valve has always been known for build quality and product reliability. Steam Deck was one of history's most successful handhelds, creating the same expectations for Valve's Steam Machine. But now the first reports of major hardware failures have begun, and the name chosen for it isn't good at all: "Red Line of Death".

Users chose this name recalling the Xbox 360's Red Ring of Death - that infamous problem that forced Microsoft to spend billions on console repairs and replacements. Now the question is: is Steam Machine heading toward a similar disaster?

The first report came from a user whose device died after just a few minutes of use. The device's GPU completely died and a strange red line appeared on the display. The user said they hadn't done anything unusual - just running a normal game.

Both Eurogamer and Insider Gaming covered this topic, emphasizing it's still unclear whether this is an isolated case or a sign of a broader problem. Valve hasn't shown an official response yet, but the company typically addresses such issues quickly.

The problem is Steam Machine is a premium product with a high price. When someone pays $1,500 or more for a gaming device, they expect it to work without problems for at least a few years. A GPU failure after a few weeks or months of use is definitely unacceptable.

The hopeful point is Valve has had a good track record in supporting its products so far. If this is a real and widespread problem, the company will likely quickly announce a replacement or recall program. But reputation damage has already begun - the "Red Line of Death" name is going viral now.

For those who bought or want to buy Steam Machine, it's recommended to purchase extended warranty and definitely test the device completely in the first few weeks. If there's a problem, it usually shows itself during this initial period.

Danganronpa 2x2 Delayed: Quality First, Time Second

Well, some bitter news for Danganronpa fans: the series' new game, Danganronpa 2x2, has been delayed to early 2027. Spike Chunsoft announced this delay is necessary to "deliver the best possible experience".

Well, we've heard this reason a lot. Every time a game is delayed, the studio says "we want to improve quality." Sometimes they're right, sometimes not. But with Spike Chunsoft, we should probably be optimistic - this studio has a good track record for product quality.

Danganronpa is one of the most popular visual novel series, known for its complex story, memorable characters, and challenging puzzles. Series fans have high expectations, and an incomplete launch could really hurt.

The positive point is at least the studio is now deciding to take more time, rather than releasing the game half-baked and then spending 2 years fixing it like Cyberpunk. This shows learning from industry mistakes.

Of course, for series fans who've been waiting for years, this delay is disappointing. But if the result is a better and more complete game, it's probably worth it. We just hope "early 2027" doesn't stretch into further delays.

Pegasus Scandal in European Parliament: Spying on the Spy-Hunter

Now let's step away from gaming for a bit and look at a security story that's truly shocking. Citizen Lab revealed that Stelios Kouloglou, a former European Parliament member who was on the committee investigating abuse of commercial spying tools, was himself spied on with those same tools!

Yeah, you read that right. A parliament member who was investigating Pegasus and similar tools became a victim of that same tool. It's like a spy movie, only more real and more frightening.

Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware made by Israeli NSO Group with incredible capabilities. It can access everything on your phone: messages, calls, camera, microphone, location, and even passwords. And the worst part is it's usually installed without the user noticing.

Kouloglou's mobile was infected with Pegasus multiple times. This means whoever was behind this attack wanted to know what this parliament member was investigating, who he was talking to, and what information he'd gathered.

This affair raises serious questions about European democratic security. If parliament members can't safely do their work, how can they defend citizens' rights? Who was spying on Kouloglou? A foreign government? A domestic intelligence service?

The Hacker News reported this is just the tip of the iceberg. Probably dozens or even hundreds of other parliament members, human rights activists, journalists, and lawyers have also been targeted with Pegasus. But most will never know because this tool is designed to leave no trace.

For us ordinary users, the message is clear: if you're a high-value target (journalist, activist, lawyer, politician), you must assume you might be under surveillance. Using encrypted communications, keeping your OS updated, and being cautious with personal devices for sensitive work is mandatory.

Final Fantasy 15 on Switch 2: Sign of Nintendo's New Power

Well, let's end with a more optimistic story. Square Enix indirectly confirmed that Final Fantasy 15 will likely be released for Nintendo Switch 2. This is an interesting sign of Nintendo's next-generation hardware power.

FF15 is a demanding game that even had trouble running on last-gen consoles. If Switch 2 can run this game acceptably, it means Nintendo is finally closing the hardware gap with competitors.

Insider Gaming reported Square Enix spoke "positively" about this topic. This usually means either the game is being ported, or at least the studio has done feasibility studies with positive results.

For Nintendo, attracting heavy AAA games like FF15 is very important. The first-generation Switch, despite its massive success, always had one problem: many major multiplatform games couldn't run on it. This meant players wanting to experience the latest AAA games had to have another console too.

If Switch 2 can fill this gap, it can keep both casual and hardcore gamers satisfied. Imagine a console that has both Mario and Zelda, and can also run the latest Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed. This would be a game changer.

Of course, we'll have to see how well the FF15 port works. Nintendo has historically been masterful at optimizing games for limited hardware, but there's one thing it can't beat: physics! If the hardware doesn't have enough power, no amount of optimization will help.

The good news is technologies like DLSS and FSR can now help portable consoles run demanding games with acceptable resolution and framerate. If Switch 2 supports these technologies, chances of success are much higher.

Conclusion: A Night Full of Contradictions

Tonight was truly a night full of contradictions. On one side, we had an incredible success story - Cyberpunk 2077 with 40 million sales proving it's never too late for a comeback. CD Projekt Red showed that if a studio is truly committed, even the worst disasters can be salvaged.

On the other side, Sony is grappling with a self-made crisis. When a company announces it's ending physical media and then can't meet demand for disc drives, it raises big questions about its strategic planning.

Valve is also in a sensitive position. The first Red Line of Death reports might just be isolated cases, or they might signal a bigger problem. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining where this saga goes.

The Danganronpa 2x2 delay also reminds us the gaming industry is learning. Studios are no longer under as much pressure to meet a specific release date. Quality is becoming the priority, and that's good news.

The Pegasus scandal is also a bitter reminder that in the modern world, digital privacy is no longer a choice - it's a necessity. When even parliament members are exposed to such advanced spying tools, we should all be concerned.

And finally, the Switch 2 and FF15 news offers a hopeful outlook for portable gaming's future. If Nintendo can close the hardware gap without losing its unique identity, we could see an amazing new generation of hybrid consoles.

So with this news, good night and be ready for a week full of even hotter news!