Sony Interactive Entertainment will stop producing physical game discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028, as consumer demand shifts toward digital formats.

After January 2028, new PlayStation titles will be available digitally via the PlayStation Store and at retail outlets in digital form or as downloads, with existing disc-based games unaffected.

The move comes up in broader industry coverage, with VideoAge Monthly planning a Cannes cover story at MIPCOM 2026 examining phases of the videogame industry and the future of gaming.

This decision marks a major milestone in the video game industry's ongoing shift from physical to digital distribution, underscoring digital dominance in game purchases and downloads.

The announcement notes that games already released on disc or scheduled for release in disc format before January 2028 will not be impacted by the change.