Sony has announced it will discontinue releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs starting in January 2028. Moving forward, all new titles will be exclusively available digitally through the PlayStation Store and other online retailers. This marks a significant shift from the company’s long-standing practice of offering games in both physical and digital formats, as well as selling consoles with and without disc drives. Sony cites evolving consumer behavior as the primary reason for this decision. The move aligns with a growing industry trend toward digital distribution, impacting both gamers and retailers. This change will likely accelerate the adoption of digital game purchases and streaming services within the PlayStation ecosystem. The decision does not affect backwards compatibility with existing physical game libraries.