Sony will stop manufacturing physical game discs for all new PlayStation titles beginning in 2028, the company confirmed, marking the end of an era for console gaming's longstanding retail format.
The decision, reported Tuesday by TechCrunch, removes any remaining ambiguity about Sony's direction: new PlayStation releases will be distributed digitally only once the cutoff takes effect.
Physical disc sales have contracted sharply over the past decade as broadband penetration expanded and platform storefronts matured. Sony's own data has shown digital purchases outpacing disc sales in major markets for several consecutive years.
The shift carries concrete consequences for retailers who still stock boxed PlayStation titles, for collectors who prize physical editions, and for players in regions where broadband access remains inconsistent or expensive.
Sony has not announced a trade-in, resale, or archival policy for existing physical libraries ahead of the 2028 deadline.
Further details on the transition timeline, including any phased regional rollout, are expected as 2028 approaches.