Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on physical discs starting in 2028, going fully digital
The Indian Express—Sony announced that PlayStation will end physical disc production for new game releases in 2028, signaling a full shift to digital-only distribution for its console platform. Ars Technica reported Sony will also discontinue parts of its PlayStation digital store as part of the transition. The move reflects accelerating decline in physical game retail and the broader industry shift toward downloaded and streamed titles. PlayStation will also stop producing disc drives for new hardware releases. Speculation arose immediately that the 2028 date hints at the PlayStation 6's timeline or architecture.
- The Indian Express — Sony's 2028 disc end fuels speculation about the PS6 timeline and future architecture
- Daily Mail — Science — PlayStation confirms it will end physical disc production by 2028, shifting entirely to digital game downloads
- New York Post — Business — Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs as online sales dominate
- Guardian — Technology — Sony will kill PlayStation games on discs in 2028 and offer digital downloads only
- Deutsche Welle — Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs as of 2028
- Ars Technica — Sony will also discontinue parts of its PlayStation digital store alongside the disc end
- CNBC — Technology — PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028
- CBS News — US — Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
- BBC — Technology — PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
- TechCrunch — Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028
- Daily Caller — Major Gaming Company To Stop Releasing Physical Discs
- Reuters — Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online