Sony Interactive Entertainment to end physical game disc production in January 2028

Sony Interactive Entertainment will end physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, the company announced. Following this date, new games will be available via PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.

“This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” explained Sony Interactive Entertainment content communications senior director Sid Shuman. :This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today.”

Shuman continued, “We’ll continue to prioritize our resources to drive innovation in how players can access games and provide choices as to where players prefer to purchase new games, whether that’s at retailers or PlayStation Store. We remain committed to delivering a world-class gaming experience to our fans and we thank you for your continued support.”