July 2, 2026 — 10:20am
Sony has announced that it will end support for new games on disc from January 2028, effectively killing off the market for physical format video games as a mainstream concern.
In a blog post announcing the change, PlayStation’s US communications director Sid Shuman said it was a natural direction for games, as consumer behaviour had shifted away from physical media across all entertainment.
“This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today,” he said.
“We’ll continue to prioritise our resources to drive innovation in how players can access games, and provide choices as to where players prefer to purchase new games, whether that’s at retailers or PlayStation Store.”
