Physical media
Sony Clarifies PlayStation Disc Production Won't Fall to 10 Percent, Just by That Much
Sony has pushed back on reports that PlayStation disc manufacturing would be slashed to just 10 percent of current output, clarifying the real figure is a 10 percent decline by 2028 — as debate continues over the platform's disc-free future.
2 outletsBusinessPlayStation Sends Terms-of-Service Reminder Days Before #PSBlackout Protest
Sony emailed PlayStation users unprompted reminders of its terms of service just as a fan-led boycott over the end of PS5 discs is set to begin, reigniting anger over digital game ownership.
5 outletsHardwareMarvel's Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Is Digital-Only, But the Game Itself Will Ship Fully Playable on Disc
Sony unveiled a digital-only Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and cover kits, while Insomniac confirmed the game itself will be fully playable on disc at launch — a detail that stands out given Sony's plan to end disc production for new releases in 2028.
3 outletsBusinessTake-Two CEO Defends Digital-Only Approach to GTA 6, Says Discs 'Don't Really Make Sense'
Strauss Zelnick told investors that Grand Theft Auto 6's lack of a physical disc reflects an industry already dominated by digital distribution, though he left the door open to physical editions in the future.
3 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Hopes for Physical Release, But Can't Confirm It Yet
Naoki Hamaguchi says Square Enix is still deciding on a physical edition for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, as the industry — including Sony and Rockstar — shifts toward digital-first releases.
3 outletsBusinessAnalysts and Gamers Warn PlayStation's Move to End Physical Discs Could Backfire
Following Sony's announcement that PlayStation will end physical game production in 2028, industry analysis and consumer commentary both raise concerns that the shift away from discs could squeeze out budget-conscious players and undermine long-term platform loyalty.
1 outletGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Discusses Uncertain Future of Physical Release
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says he's working toward a physical edition for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but internal discussions at Square Enix mean nothing is confirmed yet, amid a broader industry shift away from discs.
2 outletsBusinessReport Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download
A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.
2 outletsBusinessSony Reaffirms Plan to End PS5 Disc Production by January 2028 Despite Fan Backlash
During its FY26 Q1 earnings call, Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, with CFO Lin Tao saying the company will 'cautiously move forward' despite widespread criticism from gamers.
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