Industry Leaders Warn of Physical Media's Demise
Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production in 2028 sparks industry-wide concern. Developers fear this shift could impact movies and other digital content access. The move also raises questions about fairness to studios still supporting physical releases.
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After Sony announces its sunsetting PlayStation discs, Hideo Kojima shares a warning about physical media: "What is happening to video games in 2028 might also happen to movies"Hideo Kojima expressed concern over Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to discontinue physical game disc production in 2028, warning that the shift away from physical media could impact movies and other digital content. He highlighted the risks associated with streaming services and the potential loss of access to content if servers are shut down or distribution changes.
GTA 6 shipping without discs "feels unfair to studios still backing physical," Lords of the Fallen 2 boss says, and Sony's certainly not helpingCI Games CEO Marek Tyminski expressed concern over Rockstar Games' decision to ship Grand Theft Auto 6 without physical discs and Sony's planned discontinuation of PlayStation disc production in 2028. Tyminski argues these moves are unfair to studios still supporting physical releases, citing lower revenue and higher costs compared to digital sales. He confirmed Lords of the Fallen 2 will still receive a physical disc release, but acknowledged the increasing difficulty in justifying the format.