Sony Shifting to Digital-Only Game Releases After 2028
Sony will stop releasing new physical game discs starting in 2028. This marks a significant departure from their past emphasis on physical media. However, discs for games released before 2028 will still be produced.
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- Sony tells publishers they can still reorder physical game discs for games pubbed before 2028Sony has informed publishers that they can still reorder physical PlayStation game discs released before January 2028, even after the stated end of disc printing. This comes after significant backlash from publishers and preservation groups regarding the initial announcement. Meanwhile, Sony's disc manufacturing plant in Austria is being repurposed for optical microlens production.
- Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before thenSony has stated that it will continue to produce physical game discs for titles released before 2028. However, any games launching after this date will be digital-only, marking a shift towards a fully digital future for the company's game releases.
Just one generation ago, PlayStation couldn't shut up about how great physical games are: "Keep it…Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly ceasing new physical game releases in 2028, a significant shift from their previous stance. This move is reminiscent of their 2013 E3 presentation where they heavily promoted the benefits of physical discs for the PlayStation 4, contrasting with Xbox's policies at the time.