# Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by January 2028 as Digital Sales Hit 85%

*2026-07-02 14:01 UTC · Technology · 1 min read*

> Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs for new titles starting January 2028, as digital downloads reach 85% of sales.

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Wednesday that it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, pushing the platform toward an all-digital future. Games that release before that date in physical format are unaffected, and existing library titles will remain playable.

The company said digital downloads now account for roughly 85% of full-game software sales on PS4 and PS5, versus just 15% for physical media, citing how most of its community prefers to access and play games today. Sony is also shutting down PlayStation Store access for the aging PS3 and PS Vita, though previously purchased titles on those systems will stay downloadable.

The move mirrors a broader retail shift — GameStop has closed more than 1,300 stores in recent years — and Xbox is expected to follow a similar path toward digital-only releases.

## Sources

- [blog.playstation.com](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/)
- [techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/sony-to-end-physical-playstation-game-discs-in-2028/)

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