Sony has confirmed that no new PlayStation games will ship on physical discs starting in January 2028. The announcement has triggered widespread criticism from developers and gamers alike, sparking heated debates regarding long-term game preservation and the nature of digital ownership.
While Sony points to shifting consumer trends as the justification for the move, the industry is bracing for a future where physical media is either obsolete or relegated to ‘code-in-a-box’ releases. Recent polling shows that over 90% of players oppose the shift to an all-digital landscape.