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PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028

BBC Technology • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

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The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

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The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

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Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games. From that point onwards, new releases will only be available in digital versions from the PlayStation Store and other retailers. Games released before January 2028 will still be available on disc. "This is a natural […]

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