"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
GamesIndustry.biz · 6 min read · business
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028, shifting to digital-only distribution. Publishers including Atari and Iam8bit expressed disappointment, citing concerns about game preservation, consumer choice, and the importance of physical media to the gaming ecosystem.
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