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Sega isn’t “abandoning” physical games: president reminds everyone “we used to develop consoles,” but says it’s eyeing PC gaming in an increasingly digital future
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has said the company is not abandoning physical games, despite industry concerns that digital distribution is increasingly replacing discs and cartridges. He stressed Sega’s long history in hardware, saying it once developed consoles, while indicating that the company is also looking towards PC gaming as part of its future strategy.
The comments suggest Sega intends to maintain a presence in physical releases while adapting to changing consumer habits and the growth of digital platforms. PC is being viewed as an important area for expansion, reflecting the wider games industry’s shift towards digital sales without an immediate end to boxed products.
In short
- Sega says physical games remain part of its plans.
- The company is expanding its focus on PC gaming.
- Digital growth is shaping Sega’s future strategy.
Explained simply
Sega is a Japanese games company that has developed video games for decades and once produced its own gaming consoles. Today the company focuses on making games for various platforms and audiences worldwide. Comments from Sega's leadership about the company's direction often indicate broader shifts taking place across the games industry.
The games industry is gradually moving away from physical media—games sold as discs or cartridges in shops—towards digital distribution where customers download games online. This shift concerns some people who prefer owning physical games, whilst digital sales have grown substantially. Physical games have not disappeared though and remain an important part of the market.
Sega's position reflects a challenge facing many major games publishers: managing the decline in physical sales whilst investing in growth areas such as PC gaming, where digital sales increasingly dominate. The company appears to be pursuing a cautious approach rather than committing entirely to one model or the other.