Sony announces that physical game disc production for new PlayStation titles will end in January 2028, with future games available only digitally via PlayStation Store and retailers.
# Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
Source: [https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles)
As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028\. Following this date, new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only\. This transition has no impact on games that already released, or will be releasing, prior to January 2028 in disc format\.
This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs\. This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today\.
We’ll continue to prioritize our resources to drive innovation in how players can access games and provide choices as to where players prefer to purchase new games, whether that’s at retailers or PlayStation Store\. We remain committed to delivering a world\-class gaming experience to our fans and we thank you for your continued support\.
*For important updates on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita announced today, please click[here](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/)\.*
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