Sony to Ship PlayStation Games Without Discs Starting 2028

New PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs beginning January 2028, the company announced. The firm stated that future titles will continue to be sold in retail stores, but buyers will receive only a digital code inside the packaging. The company said the change follows shifts in consumer preferences toward digital media.

It added that the decision aligns with broader industry trends where digital distribution now outpaces physical discs.

The announcement comes days after Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will also launch without a physical disc. The company confirmed that existing games and titles released before January 2028 will remain unaffected. " She said the change raises concerns for game preservation and for players with lower incomes who rely on reselling or borrowing physical copies.

The BBC asked the company whether it plans to allow transfer of digital game ownership in the future. The firm has not yet responded.