Sony Will Stop Making Physical PlayStation Discs for New Games
The decision signals a shift to a digital-first model, raising questions about how collectors and boutique publishers will keep physical releases available.
Overview
- Sony confirmed that starting January 2028 it will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation games, while titles already released and games scheduled before that date will still get disc runs and reorders.
- Sony DADC clarified earlier misread comments by saying output is expected to fall by about 10 percent in 2028, not to 10 percent of prior volume.
- Because Sony presses PlayStation discs in-house through Sony DADC instead of licensing external plants, the company has not yet detailed how third-party manufacturers or licensing would handle future collector runs.
- Industry figures and publishers have proposed workarounds such as licensing presses to bespoke manufacturers or using boutique runs, and Microsoft’s certified replicator model and its new Disc to Digital test have been cited as alternatives.
- The change will affect collectors and the resale market by shifting purchases toward digital storefronts, and it raises brand concerns as fans voice strong opposition and some developers pledge to seek physical options.