Sony Reconsiders Digital-Only Timeline as Xbox Bets on Physical

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Rumors from Eurogamer Spain suggest Sony is rethinking its plan to go disc-free for PlayStation, with projections that the December 2028 digital-only deadline could be pushed back by one or two years as Microsoft’s Project Helix pushes a 100% physical strategy. The chatter notes publisher concerns, potential loss of major titles to Xbox or Nintendo if Sony can’t guarantee physical releases, and tensions observed at Gamescom, though Sony has not confirmed any changes.
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