Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028

Sony Interactive Entertainment will end production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028.

This was announced by Sid Shuman, Senior Director of Content Communications at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

All subsequent releases will be digital-only on the PlayStation Store and through retail networks.

Why the shift away from discs

The company explained the decision as a response to changing consumer preferences and a broader entertainment industry trend away from physical media toward digital content.

Starting in January 2028, all new games for PlayStation consoles will be released only in digital format. They will be available for purchase via the PlayStation Store or through retail networks that will sell digital versions.

Sony emphasized that the change will not affect games already released or those that will be released on physical discs before January 2028. 

The company also added that this move will allow it to adapt to changing user behavior, as digital versions of games are significantly more popular than physical discs.

Recall that in March the corporation Sony Group abandoned plans to release its major PlayStation 5 games on PC.

After six years of multiplatform releases, the game developer plans to change strategy and return to console exclusivity.

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