Sony will discontinue physical discs for PlayStation games from 2028

Published Jul 2, 2026 | By Nouman Shakeel

Technology company Sony has announced that the company will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 1, 2028, after which new games will only be available in digital format.

According to the company, after 2028, users will only be able to purchase PlayStation games from the PlayStation online store or digital platforms of other retailers.

Sony says that this decision has been made keeping in mind the growing trend of digital downloads among users and changing preferences.

According to the company, this move will make its strategy more compatible with the current usage patterns of the gaming community.

According to the announcement, games released before 2028 will not be affected by this decision, while new titles released after this date will only be available in digital form.

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