Sony to end PlayStation physical game disc production in January 2028
- Sony said it will stop producing physical disc versions of new PlayStation games starting in January 2028.
- New PlayStation game releases after that date will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store or as PlayStation Store codes from retailers.
- The reported change applies to new games, not existing physical releases.
Sony will stop producing physical disc versions of new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. GSM Arena reported that new games released on PlayStation platforms after that date will be available only as digital downloads through the PlayStation Store or as PlayStation Store codes sold by other retailers.
The reported policy applies to new game releases only. The source said it does not affect existing physical releases, which means the change is limited to games launching after January 2028 on PlayStation platforms.
GSM Arena linked Sony's move to Rockstar's earlier announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI will be a digital-only release. The report did not provide further details on affected PlayStation console models, regional differences, or any changes to support for previously released disc-based games.
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