Playstation to Shift Exclusively to Digital Games by 2028

WHO:

TechRadar - PlayStation, Sony, first-party developers, third-party developers

WHAT:

TechRadar - PlayStation announced that no new games will be released on physical discs starting in 2028.

Techmeme - Sony stated that all new PlayStation games from both first- and third-party developers will be sold exclusively in digital formats.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The transition to digital-only games will begin in January 2028.

WHY:

TechRadar - The announcement is described as a significant blow to game ownership and a potential fatal blow to physical media in video games.

HOW:

Techmeme - The shift to digital formats will encompass all new games from both first-party and third-party developers.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 13:50 UTC)

PlayStation has announced that starting in January 2028, no new games will be released on physical discs, marking a major shift in the gaming industry. Sony confirmed that all new titles from both first-party and third-party developers will be available exclusively in digital formats. This transition is seen as a significant blow to game ownership and could potentially spell the end for physical media in video games.