Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSony has announced that it will cease producing physical PlayStation games at the beginning of 2028. Following this change, all PlayStation games will exclusively be available through digital formats, either via PlayStation's online store or digital codes from retailers. The company attributes this decision to evolving 'consumer trends' and a growing preference among players for digital downloads over physical discs. This strategic shift is expected to benefit PlayStation by encouraging purchases through its own online store and eliminating the possibility of second-hand game sales. Sony acknowledged potential criticism, stating the move aligns with how the majority of its community currently prefers to access and play games, and confirmed that games released before 2028 will not be affected. In fullPlayStation makes huge announcement about the future of its gamesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sony to scrap physical PlayStation games in controversial digital move
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSony has announced that it will cease producing physical PlayStation games at the beginning of 2028. Following this change, all PlayStation games will exclusively be available through digital formats, either via PlayStation's online store or digital codes from retailers. The company attributes this decision to evolving 'consumer trends' and a growing preference among players for digital downloads over physical discs. This strategic shift is expected to benefit PlayStation by encouraging purchases through its own online store and eliminating the possibility of second-hand game sales. Sony acknowledged potential criticism, stating the move aligns with how the majority of its community currently prefers to access and play games, and confirmed that games released before 2028 will not be affected. In fullPlayStation makes huge announcement about the future of its gamesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
