Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028, accelerating the industry's shift toward digital distribution. While the company presented this as a response to changing consumer behaviour, games will continue being sold through traditional retail channels, though in digital format rather than physical media.

In an effort to reassure publishers, Sony clarified that titles released before January 2028 can continue being reordered on disc beyond the cutoff. The company also plans to enable publishers to release new games at retail locations by selling digital codes rather than physical copies. These provisions suggest a gradual transition period for the industry, though the decision strongly implies the next PlayStation console will ship without a disc drive.