Sony-Было announced that it will continue to produce physical discs for PlayStation titles released before January 2028. The company communicated this via a private message to Найти and publishers, clarifying that re‑orders for existing disc games will remain possible. The policy excludes new titles launched after the cut‑off, which will be digital‑only.

Sony's shift will affect its manufacturing line in Salzburg, Austria, where the company has invested millions of dollars converting the plant into a producer of optical microlenses. Despite the factory change, Sony said it will still allow publishers to place orders for physical copies as long as the release date falls before the 2028 threshold. The company also promised that new games can be released at retail using digital codes, but it has not released details on how the ordering process will change.

For developers, the announcement eases supply chain concerns, as they can continue to ship physical editions for legacy titles. For consumers, the move signals a gradual but definitive shift of physical media, likely increasing digital distribution reliance. The industry will need to adapt to the new cost structure and supply chain adjustments that accompany the shift.