Sony has reaffirmed plans to end production and sales of physical PlayStation game media in early 2028, despite significant opposition from players. The company says the shift reflects the wider move towards digital content, while acknowledging that physical games carry emotional value and that the transition raises concerns about how players will access and own games.

Chief financial officer Lin Tao said Sony considered the decision carefully and intends to proceed cautiously, while continuing to explore engagement within a digital ecosystem. Fans have responded with protests and a petition, and criticism intensified after a recent PlayStation Network outage reportedly prevented some people from accessing games they owned digitally; critics argue the all-digital approach gives Sony greater market control.