Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs

The PlayStation 5 Pro on a table.

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t even feature a disc drive. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games. From that point onwards, new releases will only be available in digital versions from the PlayStation Store and other retailers. Games released before January 2028 will still be available on disc.

“This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” Sony said in its announcement. “This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games to …

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