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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Technology
Zhiye Liu

Sony doubles down on axing physical game discs — CFO reiterates 'we’re going to cautiously move this forward'

GTA V physical disc in PlayStation 5 console.

Despite widespread public backlash, Sony has reaffirmed its plan to transition PlayStation to an all-digital platform during the company's FY26 Q1 earnings call. The company is moving forward with ending the production of physical game discs in January 2028. After this date, the company will no longer manufacture physical media for new game releases. This decision gives PlayStation fans and retailers a little over a year and a half to prepare for the change.

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