"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
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Sony announced it will discontinue physical game disc production for new PlayStation titles starting January 2028, shifting to digital-only distribution. Game companies including Iam8bit, Atari, and Lost in Cult expressed concern over the loss of physical media for game preservation, ownership, and consumer choice.
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Amanda WhiteAtariBarbie RewindBlue Prince Commissary BundleDigital EclipseFear the SpotlightImmortalityJon GibsonLimited Run GamesLost in CultLuke KeighranMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's RewindNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PS VitaPS3PS5Paper TrialPlayStationPlayStation StoreSilver Lining InteractiveSonySpirit of the North 2Thank Goodness You're HereThe Excavation of Hob's BarrowThe Thing: RemasteredTomb Raider: Definitive Editioniam8bit