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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Andrew Griffin

Sony to scrap physical PlayStation games in controversial digital move

  • Sony has announced that it will cease producing physical PlayStation games at the beginning of 2028.
  • Following this change, all PlayStation games will exclusively be available through digital formats, either via PlayStation's online store or digital codes from retailer s.
  • The company attributes this decision to evolving 'consumer trends' and a growing preference among players for digital downloads over physical discs.
  • This strategic shift is expected to benefit PlayStation by encouraging purchases through its own online store and eliminating the possibility of second-hand game sales.
  • Sony acknowledged potential criticism, stating the move aligns with how the majority of its community currently prefers to access and play games, and confirmed that games released before 2028 will not be affected.

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