Sony will cease production of physical PlayStation discs for all new game releases starting January 2028, transitioning to exclusive digital distribution via the PlayStation Store and digital retailers. The shift targets rising digital software sales, aims to cut manufacturing and shipping costs, and signals a strategic move towards an all-digital ecosystem for its console lineup.
Sony will halt production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning January 2028, with each title sold exclusively through the PlayStation Store or as digital download codes at retail. This marks a complete move away from boxed software toward a purely digital format for its console lineup.
The decision reflects rapid growth in digital software sales, allowing Sony to eliminate manufacturing, packaging and distribution expenses associated with discs. By boosting software margins and simplifying its supply chain, the company aims to strengthen profitability and streamline future console design.
Retail partners will shift from stocking physical game inventory to distributing digital download codes, requiring new logistics and sales models. The used-game market may contract as all-new releases become non-transferable digital products, altering resale and subscription dynamics.
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