Sony has already started repurposing its lone PlayStation disc factory, and the body of physical gaming isn't even cold - Eurogamer.net
Sony is repurposing its final physical disc manufacturing plant in Austria to produce microlenses for headsets and other electronics. This move marks the end of physical game disc production for the company.
Why it matters
This transition signals a definitive shift in the gaming industry toward digital-only distribution and away from physical media.
News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on July 3, 2026 59 comments The last remaining factory where Sony makes its physical discs is already being repurposed, just days after the company announced it was ceasing physical game production .
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