Overview
- Sony has announced it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games with a cutoff set for January 2028.
- Players and many developers have publicly opposed the move, citing loss of ownership, trade‑ins and choice.
- Analysts warn that removing discs could wipe out about $7 billion in resale value and reduce a way players fund new purchases.
- Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said digital distribution has driven growth on PC and argued a full shift could lower hardware costs and broaden access, an outlook that may also benefit large publishers.
- The change raises questions for retailers, used‑game marketplaces and consumer resale rights, and could prompt regulatory scrutiny and new business models for ownership and game access.