Forrester
7/14/2026

PlayStation to end physical game disc production by 2028 amid digital shift
Original: PlayStation Picks Profits Over Players
Short summary
PlayStation announced it will stop producing physical game discs by January 2028, shifting to digital-only releases. Sony attributes this to shifting consumer preferences, but Forrester's data suggests otherwise. The move signals a broader industry transition away from physical media in gaming.
- •PlayStation to end physical disc production by January 2028
- •Sony cites consumer preference shifts; Forrester data contradicts this claim
- •Digital-only strategy reflects broader gaming industry trend
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