Thursday, July 2, 2026

Sony to phase out physical PlayStation discs by 2028

Sony will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. This means all new games will be digital only. Sony shared this news on their PlayStation Blog.

The company said many players now prefer to buy and download games digitally. They believe this change matches what most people want today. Physical discs will not be available for new games after January 2028.

Games that are already released or planned for release before this date will still be available on discs. However, after January 2028, new games will only be sold in digital formats through the PlayStation Store and shops.

Sony aims to match how most players access games now. They want to give customers more choices about where to buy games. Sony continues to focus on providing a great gaming experience for fans. They thank players for their support as they make this change.

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