PlayStation to stop releasing games on discs from January 2028

8 sourcesFirst reported 21 days agoUpdated 20 days ago

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Sony has announced that it will cease the production of physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028.
New PlayStation games will only be available in digital format after the transition.
The change is part of a broader trend toward digital distribution in the gaming industry.
Physical copies will still be sold in stores, but they will include a digital code instead of a disc.
The decision has sparked reactions from collectors and fans who prefer physical copies of games.

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