Sony Sticks to 2028 Physical Disc Cutoff Amid Backlash
Sony is maintaining its 2028 deadline for new physical game releases. Developers are reportedly being silenced on social media regarding the change. However, the company will still produce discs for games released before the cutoff.
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Sony Breaks Silence On Physical Games, But Shows No Signs Of Backing Down
Sony is maintaining its plan to discontinue physical game discs by 2028, despite facing significant backlash from gamers who prefer physical media. The company shows no indication of reversing its decision.
PS5 developers are being told not to talk about physical games on socials
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly enforcing strict social media guidelines for its developers, preventing them from discussing the company's decision to cease physical game releases after 2027. Despite significant online backlash and petitions, Sony appears prepared for the negative reaction and is maintaining a unified public front, with industry figures like Hideo Kojima and Yoko Taro expressing disappointment.
Sony tells publishers they can still reorder physical game discs for games pubbed before 2028
Sony 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 then
Sony 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.
