Source: Bloomberg
Summary
Sony plans to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting in 2028. The decision marks a significant shift towards digital game distribution. According to Sony, this move is part of the company’s effort to adapt to changing consumer preferences. The change will not affect existing games or consoles that use physical discs. Sony’s digital storefront will continue to offer games for download and streaming.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Sony is phasing out physical discs for new PS games by 2028. This move follows a trend of game companies pushing digital distribution. The all-digital future is nothing new, but now it’s Sony’s turn. We’ve seen this script before, and it usually ends with gamers having fewer ownership options. Because nothing says “innovation” like removing features people already had.
Author: Evan Null
