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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Technology

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Sony said on Wednesday it will stop ​producing physical discs for ​all new games released on PlayStation consoles ​from January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution as consumer purchases continue to move online.

Digital downloads accounted for about ‌80% of ⁠Sony's ⁠full-game software sales in fiscal 2025, according to the company, ​reflecting a years-long shift toward digital game purchases.

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