Sony Interactive Entertainment will halt physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, marking the end of an era for boxed console releases. After that date, new titles will launch exclusively through the PlayStation Store and retailers offering digital codes, though games already released or scheduled before the cutoff remain unaffected.

The decision reflects a decisive shift in consumer behavior where digital purchases now significantly outpace physical media across the entertainment industry. Sony framed the move as aligning resources with how most players currently access games, noting the company will continue supporting retail partnerships through digital code distribution rather than manufacturing discs.

This transition leaves Nintendo as the last major console maker still committed to physical cartridges for new releases, while Microsoft has already pushed toward a disc-less future with the Xbox Series S. For collectors and preservationists, the January 2028 deadline creates a finite window for new physical PlayStation games.