Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash

Sony plans to end new PlayStation game disc sales starting in January 2028, shifting future releases to the PlayStation Store and other digital retail channels.

The move sparked backlash from gamers, including boycott calls and a Change.org petition opposing the all-digital push.

Sony’s CFO said the company will keep moving forward while taking feedback from upset players into account.

The change could accelerate the industry’s move to digital-only distribution, reducing used-game sales and consumer ownership.