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First reported by Hacker News
Sony to end production of PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only distribution

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only distribution

By

Scharon Harding

2d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Sony announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only game distribution. The company cites shifting consumer preferences toward digital media as the driving factor. The announcement has raised concerns among gamers about game ownership and the preservation of physical media.

Source

Twitter / XSony to end physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only distributionarstechnica.com

Key quotes

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New games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only
A natural direction for Sony to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs
We will own nothing, it's truly sad.
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