Sony to stop making physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, shifting fully to digital sales.

Sony announced it will end production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, moving exclusively to digital downloads. This shift aims to reduce manufacturing costs and boost digital profits but will eliminate the ability for gamers to trade, resell, or lend physical copies. The move threatens the $7 billion global second-hand game market and tightens Sony's control over game sales and discounts. While digital sales now dominate, many gamers and analysts criticize the decision as anti-consumer, fearing loss of ownership and resale options.