Sony becomes first major platform holder to set an end date for all physical game discs — January 2028

Sony announced on 1 July 2026 on the PlayStation Blog that physical disc production for all new PlayStation games — including third-party titles — ends January 2028. New games will sell digitally only. Sony cited consumer preference for digital. Pre-2028 discs remain playable. Sony is the first major console platform holder to set a blanket end date for physical media across its ecosystem.