Sony to discontinue physical discs for new games launching on PS consoles from January 2028
Sony Interactive Entertainment will cease physical disc production for new games launching on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, citing shifting consumer preferences towards digital formats. This transition means games will only be available digitally through the PlayStation Store and other retailers from that date. The company stated this move aligns with the majority of its community's preferred method of accessing and playing games.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Platform: PlayStation 4
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Consumer Trends
- Company: Xbox
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Company: Nintendo
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