Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028

Sony will discontinue physical disc production for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028, shifting exclusively to digital distribution through PlayStation Store and retailers. The move reflects broader industry trends toward digital consumption, though it eliminates the ability to resell or share physical copies—a stark reversal from Sony's past criticism of Microsoft's similar policies. This marks the first blanket cessation of physical media by a major console manufacturer, following similar steps by competitors like Microsoft and Nintendo.