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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
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forbes.com
Playstation Discs Will Be Scrapped Starting In 2028
The company said this change would not impact games that were already released.
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theverge.com
Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs
New games released after January 2028 will be digital-only.
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neowin.net
PlayStation ditching disc games entirely, calling it a "natural direction" for Sony
The age of buying a physical disc for a video game is almost at an end on PlayStation consoles, as Sony outlines plans for an all-digital future.
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dawn.com
PlayStation to phase out physical disc production for consoles from January 2028
This transition has no impact on games that have already been released, or will be released prior to January 2028 in disc format,” the manufacturer Sony said.
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gizmodo.com
PlayStation Kills Off Future Physical Games
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channelnewsasia.com
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tomshardware.com
Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the…
This announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.
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thenextweb.com
Sony will stop making physical PlayStation game discs in January 2028
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online - The Economic Times
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purchases dominate. This shift reflects the…
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independent.co.uk
PlayStation makes huge announcement about the future of its games
Physical discs will soon no longer exist, Sony says
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tomsguide.com
PlayStation is officially killing physical discs — here's when they disappear and what that means for you
Sony is officially ending physical disc versions of brand-new games starting in January 2028. Here's why the company has decided to make this decision.
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techcrunch.com
Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028 | TechCrunch
Sony will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, as the company embraces an all-digital future.
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axios.com
PlayStation reveals major change to future PS5 games for 2028
The move signals a hard lean into the digital age.
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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…
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france24.com
Sony says to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
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cbsnews.com
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Sony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible idea
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dailymail.com
PlayStation announces plans to SCRAP physical discs from 2028
PlayStation has announced that it will scrap physical games from January 2028.
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dw.com
Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs as of 2028
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hindustantimes.com
Is Sony PlayStation ending physical game discs? Here’s what changes in January 2028
Sony PlayStation will stop producing physical game discs in January 2028, moving all new releases to digital-only formats.