Sony to End Production of Physical Discs for PlayStation Games by January 2028
Sony has announced plans to cease production of physical discs for new PlayStation games by January 2028, signaling a major shift towards digital distribution in the gaming industry.
On July 1, 2026, Sony revealed its decision to stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games, with the final production set for January 2028.
This move reflects changing consumer preferences, as more players opt for digital downloads over physical copies.
The transition may affect the resale and sharing of games, eliminating options for swapping with friends or purchasing second-hand titles.
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Update at 12:15 UTC on 2026-07-01
The Verge reported Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t even feature a disc drive. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games. From that point onwa.
Sources: The Verge
Update at 15:00 UTC on 2026-07-01
The Verge reported The future of video game preservation just took a major hit. This morning, Sony announced that, starting in January 2028, the company will no longer produce physical PlayStation discs, which means that from that moment on you can only purch.
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Update at 15:59 UTC on 2026-07-01
DW News reported Sony says it will stop making physical discs for PlayStation games as more and more people buy and download online. But the move brings a definitive end to swaps with friends, selling old games and buying second hand.
Sources: DW News