The Latest Breaking News from PlayStation Store

After Sony announces its sunsetting PlayStation discs, Hideo Kojima shares a warning about physical media: "What is happening to video games in 2028 might also happen to movies"

Hideo Kojima has spoken out about the importance of physical media

Total Film · Jul 8

PlayStation killing physical games could make gaming deals a thing of the past — and that’s a major problem

PlayStation's decision to end physical games in January 2028 could have a major impact on bargain shopping. Here's why it's a problem.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 5

Sony to end PlayStation game discs in 2028

SONY has announced that it will cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting from January 2028, pivoting entirely towards digital distributions via its online storefront to adapt to shifting market trends and evolving consumer habits.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4

Sony is ending PlayStation game discs for new releases in 2028

New PS releases are going digital-only.

Dot Esports · Jul 1

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

Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purchases dominate. This shift reflects the growing trend of digital game acquisition. Additionally, Sony will close the PlayStation Store for older PS3 and PS Vita consoles globally by July…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems

While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

Death of the disc: Sony axes physical games from 2028 –PS6 will be digital

This won't end well for consumers

T3 · Jul 1

PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as next month in some regions

It's the end of an era

GamesRadar · Jul 1

PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

"This is a natural direction" for the company

GamesRadar · Jul 1

Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game's download code controversy.

TechRadar · Jun 30