Sony Confirms Digital-Only PlayStation Path Amid Backlash
TL;DR
Sony reaffirmed its plan to end PlayStation game discs from January 2028, defending a digital-first strategy amid backlash and signaling potential solutions like code-in-a-box releases and region-specific packaging; it notes North America already uses codes and reports no current negative impact, with digital downloads accounting for about 82% of PS4/PS5 game software, while fans rally with PSBlackout protests.
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