Sony Bets on Loyalty as Disc Production Ends, Pushing a Digital-Only PlayStation Future
TL;DR
Sony will stop producing new physical discs for games in January 2028, shifting to a digital-only PlayStation Store for new releases and first-party titles. The move has sparked backlash over consumer choice, ownership, and the used-game market, while Sony argues it will deepen loyalty to its ecosystem; the article also notes PC gaming as an alternative and raises questions about game preservation.
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