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Sony is ending PlayStation game discs for new releases in 2028

New PS releases are going digital-only.

Dot Esports

Sony's no-disc decision has another huge victim –4K Blu-rays will suffer

There's no way this ends up being good

Ex-PlayStation boss says PC ports weren't losing Sony any hardware sales, questions how it could think otherwise now it's reportedly keeping big single-player games console-exclusive

Shawn Layden can't see the logic in Sony's apparent pivot

GamesRadar

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Sony to scrap physical PlayStation games in controversial digital move

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The Independent UK

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.

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation makes huge announcement about the future of its games

Physical discs will soon no longer exist, Sony says

The Independent UK

PlayStation kills physical games as Xbox and Sony continue making poor decisions

Sony has confirmed it will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation releases from January 2028, citing the industry's shift toward digital purchases.

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Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

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 growing trend of digital game acquisition. Additionally, Sony will close the PlayStation Store for older PS3 and PS Vita consoles globally by July…

The Economic Times

Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems

While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

Tom’s Hardware

PlayStation is officially killing physical media for good, so enjoy it while it lasts

It's really over.

Destructoid

Sony announces that the PS3 and Vita stores are going offline on the same day it tells us we won't be able to buy physical games in future — 'This is why physical media matters'

In bad news for PS3 and PS Vita owners, Sony has confirmed that the consoles' storefronts are going offline.

TechRadar

Death of the disc: Sony axes physical games from 2028 –PS6 will be digital

This won't end well for consumers

PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as next month in some regions

It's the end of an era

GamesRadar

In a huge blow to game ownership, PlayStation confirms end of physical games — mere days after GTA 6's disc-less pre-orders

PlayStation sets out its stall for a digital-only future by announcing that no new games from 2028 will be on disc.

TechRadar

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PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

"This is a natural direction" for the company

PC Gamer

Fresh off of dumping on Xbox's flailing, former Sony exec says PlayStation's pullback from PC releases doesn't make any sense either

Shawn Layden is a man with opinions, and now that he's out of the game he doesn't mind sharing them.

International Business Times UK

The PS6 Gamble: Why Sony's Next Move Will Permanently Break Free of Your Living Room

Sony's recent comments suggest a shift towards a portable PlayStation ecosystem, hinting at a potential handheld device in the next console generation.

GamesRadar

PS5 is reportedly so far ahead of Xbox Series X that it gets up to 80% of launch sales for AAA single-player console games, though Xbox denies a huge split on GTA 6 pre-orders

Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and 007 First Light made most of their console sales on PS5

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TechRadar

Could the PS6 be a handheld? PlayStation boss says the next-gen console will 'enable a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room'

New comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino seem to suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console could be a handheld.

GamesRadar

It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

Some are shocked that Rockstar "didn't even acknowledge the existence of Xbox Series" in a new post

TechRadar

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting a proper PS5 Pro upgrade — and every graphics mode benefits

Ubisoft has unveiled the PlayStation features for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which is set to have three graphics modes across PS5andPS5 Pro.

Player One

Sony Officially Responds to PS6 Release Date Speculations—Is It Coming Next Year?

A Sony executive has shared his official response to rumors and speculations regarding the PlayStation 6's release date.

PC Gamer

Hearing about the future of PlayStation from its top dogs made me so depressed I had to go lie down

My life for shareholder value.

Windows Central

Quote of the day by Gabe Newell: "Piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue" — Sony just proved why digital storefronts are broken

Sony will delete over 550 purchased Studio Canal movies from PlayStation user libraries this September without offering refunds. The controversial move highlights the fragile reality of digital ownership and reinforces Gabe Newell's famous 2011 philosophy on piracy.

TechRadar

Xbox disputes claims GTA 6 is selling 8x more copies on PlayStation, but I'm not convinced it's doing great

First a console price hike, now IGN claims PS5 game sales are eight times higher than they are on Xbox.

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