# Disgaea Creator Slams Sony for Scrapping Discs, Says PlayStation Might as Well ‘Go All the Way’ and Scrap Consoles Too

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/disgaea-creator-slams-sony-for-scrapping-discs-says-playstation-might-as-well-go-all-the-way-and-scrap-consoles-too/
- Published: 2026-07-23T16:35:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T22:56:05+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/disgaea-creator-slams-sony-for-scrapping-discs-says-playstation-might-as-well-go-all-the-way-and-scrap-consoles-too
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Niikawa says Sony overlooks physical games’ emotional and practical value.
- Sony will cease new PlayStation disc releases from January 2028.
- Critics fear digital-only gaming weakens ownership and preservation.

## Summary

Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa has criticised Sony’s plan to stop producing disc releases of new games from January 2028, arguing that its executives do not understand what physical editions mean to fans. He said abandoning physical packages could undermine the appeal of dedicated consoles, suggesting Sony might as well rely on televisions and eliminate hardware altogether if it fully embraces digital distribution.

Sony says the move reflects consumer behaviour, as digital purchases now significantly outpace disc sales; only seven PlayStation games have reportedly sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the US this year. However, fans and industry figures including Hideo Kojima and Yoko Taro have raised concerns about ownership and preservation, particularly where discs contain incomplete games or still require downloads to work.

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