Sony's plan to move PlayStation to a digital-only future sparked an online backlash, with major brands, gamers, and preservation advocates pushing back against the company's decision to ditch physical game discs.
On 1 July, the Senior Director of Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications, Sid Shuman, announced that, starting in January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be released only on digital formats. Sony said the change reflects evolving consumer habits. However, it wouldn't affect games that were released before that date.
