PlayStation discs are dying in 2028, and fan backlash isn’t changing Sony’s mind
Sony has confirmed that it will end physical disc production for new PlayStation releases beginning in January 2028, despite a month-long backlash from its fans. The company has stated that games released before January 2028 will remain unaffected, and existing physical copies will continue working. New releases after the cutoff will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store and retailers.
- ▪Sony plans to end physical disc production for new PlayStation releases starting in January 2028.
- ▪Games released before January 2028 will remain unaffected, and existing physical copies will continue working.
- ▪New releases after the cutoff will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store and retailers.
- ▪The decision has generated considerable pushback from collectors and preservation advocates.
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Sony just hit the final nail in the coffin for physical game discs for PlayStation. Despite the month-long backlash from its fans, the company has confirmed that it is still going ahead with its controversial decision. Sony CFO Lin Tao addressed the criticism during the company’s latest earnings briefing, confirming that Sony plans to proceed with its decision to end physical disc production for new PlayStation releases beginning in January 2028. Tao acknowledged that players have strong opinions about physical media, while saying Sony spent considerable time evaluating the decision before reaching its conclusion. But at the end of the day, the message was still the same. Sony has heard the protests Sony Sony originally announced the cutoff at the start of this month.
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