Sony Says It's Not Backing Down From Ending PlayStation Discs
Sony has reaffirmed its decision to phase out physical PlayStation discs by 2028, citing the global shift toward digital content consumption. Despite ongoing backlash and threats of boycotts from fans, the company maintains that the transition is a necessary evolution of its business model.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the gaming industry, potentially setting a precedent for the end of physical media ownership in entertainment.
It’s been almost a month since Sony announced the end of PlayStation discs for new games starting in 2028, and a loud contingent of angry fans has continued to criticize the company for going all-digital. Asked about the ongoing backlash during its latest earnings call , Sony said it understands why people have strong feelings about physical games, but it’s still going to move forward with getting rid of them.
“T here are various reasons we made this decision, the biggest being that the digitalization of content overall has been progressing, that’s the big factor,” Sony chief financial officer Lin Tao said through an interpreter during a Q&A on July 31. “ It’s not just for PlayStation, but for all kinds of content, digitalization is progressing.”
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