Overview
- Multiple outlets on Thursday reported that leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead said Sony sent an unusually large survey to development partners asking about physical game sales, but Sony has not confirmed the polling or released its contents.
- Sony previously announced it will stop manufacturing new PlayStation discs starting in January 2028, a decision that provoked sustained consumer and developer anger.
- Sony and analysts point to strong commercial reasons for the shift, including a company figure showing about 85% of PlayStation sales were digital in Q4 FY2025 and higher per-user revenue compared with the PS4 era.
- Recent data show discs still matter for some releases: Alinea Analytics reported about 23% of Marvel’s Wolverine launch revenue came from retail, and Sony’s Thalgau disc plant expects roughly a 10% volume decline with staff retraining rather than a wholesale shutdown.
- If the survey yields heavy developer pushback Sony could offer a limited concession or messaging change, but current financial metrics and Sony statements make a full reversal unlikely and leave unresolved concerns about resale, preservation, and visibility for smaller studios.