Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Sony announced it will cease production of physical game discs for new PlayStation titles by January 2028, citing the ongoing digitalization of content. The decision was confirmed during the company's earnings call, where CFO Lin Tao acknowledged fan opposition but said the move will proceed cautiously. Sony is repurposing its disc‑manufacturing facilities for optical microlens production while facing organized protests from some gamers.
- ▪Sony plans to stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games by January 2028.
- ▪CFO Lin Tao said the shift is driven by the broader digitalization of content despite backlash from the gaming community.
- ▪Physical game sales generated about $781 million in FY 2025, far less than digital sales and in‑game purchases.
- ▪Sony is converting its disc‑manufacturing plant to produce optical microlenses, and a week‑long blackout protest is scheduled to start on August 23.
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