Sony announces end of PlayStation discs, parts of digital store in the same day

Sony announced it will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, with future releases sold digitally through the PlayStation Store and other retailers. Sony also announced the shutdown of the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Sony said the decision reflects how most players already buy and play games today.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-07-01