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Sony Interactive Entertainment is in direct talks with Nippon Ichi Software regarding its plan to end physical disc production for PlayStation by 2028. While the official policy remains unchanged, executives suggest potential compromises like code-in-a-box models or exceptions for collector's editions following industry feedback.
Sony announced the end of physical disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028, sparking widespread backlash. Nippon Ichi Software CEO Kenzo Saruhashi indicated ongoing discussions with Sony may alter this plan, while leakers suggest Sony is surveying developers to gauge the impact of the shift to digital-only releases.
Nippon Ichi Software CEO Kenzo Saruhashi confirmed ongoing discussions with Sony regarding the discontinuation of physical game discs in January 2028. While Sony maintains its plan to end disc production for new titles, Saruhashi suggests the company is listening to customer feedback and may explore alternatives like 'code in the box' or limited physical exceptions. The move follows a broader industry backlash, with other publishers like PM Studios adapting to digital-only models while mourning the loss of physical ownership.
Nippon Ichi Software has revised its fiscal 2027 forecast to predict a return to profitability, driven by the strong sales of its new farming simulator, Village in the Shade. The game sold over 200,000 units in Japan within one month, leading to a significant stock price increase. The company plans to expand its original IP strategy with upcoming releases, including GOBBLE and Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, while reducing reliance on contract development work.
Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa says physical game editions are valuable keepsakes fans can keep, sign, and display at events, even though Sony plans to move toward a disc-free future. He notes publishers may still ship boxed versions with download codes, and jokes that if discs go away, so might the hardware itself. Niikawa’s own Demons’ Night Fever will have a physical release later this year.
Nippon Ichi Software has announced "Bar Stella Abyss," a roguelike strategy RPG for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Set to release on February 29, 2024, in Japan, the game follows the protagonist who explores a dungeon in a changing otherworld while strengthening their party with the power of constellations. Players can engage in turn-based strategy RPG battles, customize characters with the power of constellations, and enjoy conversation and exploration through the power of alcohol. The game will feature various regular patrons, cocktails with hidden effects, and a first-print bonus of a digital mini soundtrack.