Sony has confirmed that from January 2028 new PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs. Each new title will be digital only and available through the PlayStation Store or as download codes in retail stores.
In a blog post, Sid Shuman, senior director of content communications at Sony Interactive Entertainment, explained the decision, saying: “As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs toward digital, production of physical game discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued beginning in January 2028.”
He added that the move aligns with how most gamers already choose to buy and play games today. Games already available or launching before January 2028 will not be affected.
This comes as digital sales on PlayStation have seen a steady rise. It’s evident from the fact that at the launch of the PS4 in 2013, only 13 percent of full game sales were digital. While, by 2025, digital sales will have increased to around 80 percent.
Physical discs offer several advantages over digital games, as players don’t have to worry about servers; However, digital games are easier to manage because players do not need to store physical media.
The records have significant sentimental value to the players who have witnessed the transition.
