Sony stops producing PlayStation game discs from January 2028

It's official: Sony will stop producing game discs next year. According to the company, manufacturing of physical media for PlayStation will be discontinued starting January 2028. The move represents a significant inflection point in the industry, solidifying the shift toward fully digital distribution on Sony's consoles. The decision impacts not only current players but also raises questions about the future of digital game pricing and the control platforms exert over distribution. Industry experts quoted by Eurogamer point out that the end of discs further concentrates power in the hands of major companies, eliminating the possibility of reselling and trading physical copies. The move also coincides with broader discussions about converting physical games to digital versions, such as Xbox's Project Helix, suggesting a deeper transformation in the gaming market in the coming years.