PlayStation disc production ends January 2028 as Sony pushes ahead despite 170,000-signature petitions and planned fan blackouts.

Sony has announced that starting January 2028, it will cease manufacturing physical game discs for PlayStation, opting instead for digital purchases or retail boxes with download codes. Despite significant backlash from fans,

Sony has confirmed that it will continue with its plan to end PlayStation physical disc production during its Q1 2026 earnings call.

CFO Lin Tao has confirmed that Sony will move forward with its digital-only approach for future PlayStation releases despite negative fan feedback.

Sony's controversial decision to discontinue PlayStation discs is not having any impact on its business now, and it doesn't see any negative impact in the future, either.

Sony has responded to criticism over its decision to stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs from 2028, saying it understands players have “strong views” about the transition but will continue with the move towards digital distribution.

Sony's controversial decision to discontinue discs for new PS5 games starting in 2028 has broadly not gone down at all well with its huge audience. But the ongoing backlash seemingly hasn't given the company much pause for thought about its future strategy.

Sony not budging on ending PlayStation discs as Lin Tao confirms a cautious move toward an all-digital console future despite fan protests.