Sony will stop making physical PlayStation discs by 2028, shifting fully to digital. Some fans are upset, while executives say it's following consumer trends.
End of physical discs for PlayStation
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced it will stop making physical discs for PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. The company says this follows a larger shift in the gaming industry toward digital formats.Digital shift in gaming
New games will only be available on the PlayStation Store or through digital purchases from retailers after January 2028. However, games already released or those coming out before 2028 will still be available on disc.Support from PlayStation's founder
Ken Kutaragi, known as the "Father of PlayStation," supports the move despite knowing some players are unhappy. He says it's not economically feasible to keep making physical discs, given the rise in internet connectivity and digital habits.Broader ambitions suggested
Kutaragi hinted that Sony might have bigger plans beyond just video games with its push for a fully digital strategy. He suggested that consoles could eventually be replaced by streaming services, though he stressed this is not an official position from Sony Computer Entertainment.Sony's justification
Sony says the move aligns with consumer preferences, as more people now prefer digital media over physical discs. The company wants to keep pushing innovation in how players access games and still offers choices for buying games, whether through stores or the PlayStation Store.Player reactions and pushback
Many players are expressing their dissatisfaction through various means, including participating in official PlayStation polls, to show they want to keep the option of owning physical copies of their games.
