'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive
Sony announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation discs beginning in 2028, prompting a strong reaction from fans and collectors. Critics voiced concerns about game ownership, preservation, and the impact on the collector market, while Sony has offered limited commentary on the decision. In response, companies such as iam8bit are positioning themselves to continue releasing physical collector editions for PlayStation and other platforms.
- ▪Sony will cease production of physical PlayStation discs starting in 2028.
- ▪Fans expressed backlash over the decision, citing worries about ownership, preservation, and collector value.
- ▪Sony has been largely silent on the criticism surrounding the announcement.
- ▪Companies like iam8bit are preparing to keep physical game editions alive by offering collector’s editions across multiple consoles.
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Gaming 'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive Features By James Pickard Published 31 July 2026 "This is an opportunity – it has to be seen as one" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / iam8bit / Limited Run Games / ModRetro) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When Sony announced that it would no longer be producing physical PlayStation discs from 2028, the response was not positive, to put it lightly.
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