Sony announces it is ending physical disc production for new games come 2028
Sony has announced that it will cease physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting January 1, 2028. This shift to digital-only releases for new titles on PlayStation 5 and future consoles aims to reduce costs and align with market trends. The decision impacts the ownership model for consumers and raises concerns about potential price markups in digital storefronts.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Platform: PlayStation 4
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Topic: Game Pricing
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: PlayStation 3
- Game: ARK 2
- Game: The Elder Scrolls
- Platform: PlayStation Vita
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