Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

Sony stands by disc-free gaming plan despite fan backlash

Sony has reaffirmed its decision to stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation titles from January 2028, despite mounting criticism from gamers and collectors.

Starting in January 2028, all newly released PlayStation games will be available only in digital format through the PlayStation Store and retail partners. The company clarified that the move will not affect games released before the deadline, which will continue to be sold on physical discs.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.