Sony Ending Physical Disc Production for PlayStation Games
Sony announced the cessation of physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, shifting towards digital distribution only.
July 2026
Sony announced the end of PlayStation disc production
Sony officially announced the cessation of physical disc production for PlayStation games. This decision signals a major shift in the company's distribution model.
Source ↗PlayStation Shifts New Game Releases to Digital Formats Only
New games will be released exclusively through the PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats. This change applies to games released on PlayStation consoles.
Source ↗Sony Discontinues Physical Disc Production for New PlayStation Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued. This change mandates that new games will be available only in digital formats starting January 2028.
Source ↗Sony Announces Plan to End PlayStation Physical Disc Production
Sony announced a plan to discontinue the production of physical PlayStation games. The company stated that PlayStation games will transition to digital downloads only starting in 2028.
Source ↗Sony Announces End of Physical Disc Production for PlayStation Games
Sony announced that physical disc production for new games on PlayStation consoles will cease. This change is scheduled to take effect for games releasing in January 2028.
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