A publisher working on PlayStation 5 titles has defended the continued value of physical games, even as Sony moves towards phasing out disc-based releases. The publisher argued that physical copies allow games to reach audiences that digital storefronts often struggle to reach, highlighting a tension between industry trends towards all-digital distribution and the continued demand for tangible game copies among certain groups of players.

The comments acknowledge that digital distribution has undoubtedly made games more accessible to many players, removing barriers such as shelf space, retail availability and shipping. However, the publisher maintains that discs still serve an important role in reaching customers who are harder to reach through digital channels alone, such as those with limited or unreliable internet access, collectors, or shoppers who prefer physical retail. The full article text was not available for further detail beyond these central points.