TOKYO - Sony Interactive Entertainment said it will stop producing physical disc versions of new PlayStation games released from January 2028, shifting sales of new titles entirely to downloadable editions.
The company said demand for downloadable versions has far exceeded that for disc-based games, and that the decision reflects changes in actual usage and the broader market environment.
Games sold in disc format before January 2028 will not be affected, the company said.
Source: FNN
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