Sony will stop making physical copies of PlayStation games in 2028
Summary
Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028. After that, new PlayStation games will only be sold as digital downloads through the PlayStation Store and other retailers.Key Facts
- From January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for PlayStation games.
- New games will only be available in digital format via the PlayStation Store or retailers.
- Digital game downloads already made up 78% of game sales in Sony’s 2026 fiscal year.
- Buying a digital game means getting a license to play it, not owning the game itself.
- Sony will close the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita in the U.S. in July 2027.
- Players will still be able to download previously purchased content for some time after those stores close.
- This move continues a shift from physical game ownership to a digital licensing model.
- Some gamers worry about losing access to purchased games in the future since digital licenses can be revoked.
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