According to recent analysis, the PlayStation blackout boycott initiated by players reportedly did not lead to any 'significant' changes in player engagement or user counts on the PlayStation platform. While such protests are often aimed at prompting changes in company policies or behavior, it seemed that this time players did not massively abandon the platform.

Analysts suggest that the reasons for this might include a higher degree of loyalty towards PlayStation, as well as a stable number of users who enjoy the exclusive games and other content the platform offers. This may indicate that players value the experience the platform provides more than they focus on its negative aspects.

Furthermore, they explain that such boycotts typically have minimal impact on long-term trends, and the outcomes of this boycott may suggest that similar attempts in the future will face similar challenges in creating a significant effect.