Sony has announced a major change for PlayStation players, confirming that physical disc production for new games released on PlayStation consoles will end from January 2028.
After that date, new PlayStation games will be made available through the PlayStation Store and digital retailers only.
The move marks another major step towards an all-digital future for gaming, as more players buy and download games instead of purchasing physical copies.
Sony said the decision comes as consumer preferences and the wider entertainment industry continue moving away from physical discs and towards digital formats.
Importantly, the change will not affect PlayStation games that have already been released on disc. It will also not affect games that are released physically before January 2028.
For collectors, this will still feel like a major shift. Physical games have long been part of gaming culture, whether for collecting, lending to friends, buying second-hand, or simply having a copy on the shelf.
The change could also have an impact on second-hand gaming markets, where physical discs are bought, sold, and traded.
Digital games can be more convenient, especially for players who prefer instant downloads and not needing to store discs. However, many gamers still value physical copies because they feel more permanent and easier to keep, share, or resell.
For now, players who still enjoy buying physical PlayStation games have until the 2028 change comes into effect for new releases.
It really does feel like the end of an era for PlayStation discs.
