PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in 2028

Sony announced Wednesday that it will stop producing physical discs for new games released on its consoles beginning January 2028. The company said new titles will be sold only through the PlayStation Store or as digital downloads through retailers. Games released before 2028 will continue to receive physical versions.

The company described the change as a "natural direction" to match how most players now access games. It stated that digital purchases "significantly outpace physical discs." "This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today," the blog post read.

Sony raised prices on its PlayStation 5 disc edition from $549.99 to $649.99 in April. The company cited rising memory costs tied to artificial intelligence demand. Other console makers have also announced price increases. Microsoft will raise the price of its Series S model by about $100 starting August 1.

Nintendo will increase the price of its Switch 2 by $50 in the United States. The company said the production change will not affect any titles scheduled for release before 2028.