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Sony to end production of PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only distribution
Sony DADC confirms pre-2028 games can still be reordered on disc after production halt
Sony's disc manufacturing arm, Sony DADC in Thalgau, Austria, has clarified that games released before 2028 will still be eligible for reordering as physical discs even after disc production for newer titles ceases. This provides reassurance about continued availability of older game titles on physical media.
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Managing Director Dietmar Tanzer and Division Manager Markus Streibl at Sony DADC presenting their micro optics project (Sony DADC/Kolarik)
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Sony's disc manufacturer Sony DADC in Thalgau, Austria has said that games released before 2028 will be able to be reordered as game discs after the production stops as well.
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