26 sources
Sony to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028
Sony has announced it will discontinue manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs beginning in 2028, transitioning to an all-digital future for its gaming platforms.
Key points
- The change will affect both first-party and third-party PlayStation game releases after January 2028.
- Existing physical games will continue to be reprinted but no new physical discs will be produced.
- Multiple online petitions have emerged protesting the move to digital-only game distribution.
- Sony cited shifting market trends toward digital purchases as a primary reason for the decision.
- The PS6 is expected to be a digital-only console as a result of this policy change.
26 sources
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