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Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs

The Verge · Jul 1, 2026, 12:15 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Sony’s Play Station 5 Pro doesn’t even feature a disc drive. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new Play Station games. From that point onwards, new releases will only be available in digital versions from the Play Station Store and other retailers. Games released before January 2028 will still be available on disc. "This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs," Sony said in its announcement. "This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games to … Read the full story at The Verge.

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