Sony’s plan to phase out physical game discs by 2028 has triggered a wave of criticism from the gaming community. An recent IGN poll revealed that over 90% of respondents oppose an all-digital future for consoles.
Despite the negative feedback and pushback from brands and fans, Sony is unlikely to reverse course. Industry analysts note that digital sales now account for roughly 80% of total game purchases, and the higher profit margins of digital storefronts make a shift to all-digital hardware an inevitable strategy for the company.