The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun

Sony says it will stop producing discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, accelerating the shift toward digital-only distribution. Small game retailers, collectors, and preservationists warn the move will reduce players’ ability to resell, share, and truly own games.

The decision reflects a broader industry push to control distribution through digital storefronts, subscriptions, and platform accounts. It could weaken the used-games market and make game preservation harder as access depends more on licensing, servers, and corporate policy.