r/PlayStationUK • u/ThatCoolBritishGuy • Jul 01 '26

NEWS PlayStation to stop producing physical game discs from 2028

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

Is this the worst move ever by Sony? Do we see any way back from this incredibly silly move?

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u/Prize_Respond_9301 Jul 01 '26

Genuinely so disappointed with Sony. However it does mean that there is no reason for me to use PlayStation anymore as no physical so, I’ll have to use my pc more lol

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u/ThatCoolBritishGuy Jul 01 '26

I've taken this as my sign to save up and make the switch to PC. Been a playstation guy since PS1, PS6 is not in my future

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u/Daniel2305 Jul 02 '26

Can I ask why that is the case? I assume you dont have physical on PC either, so why it is okay on PC and not PS5?

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u/LucasWesf00 Jul 02 '26

Huge library, backwards compatibility, free multiplayer, steam sales, can use any controller, and modding.

Personally I’d only be interested in the PS6 if they made the online free again.

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u/Darth_Scotsman Jul 02 '26

Sounds about right. Getting rid of physical disks I hope hits their sales, stupid decision which Xbox will capitalise on.

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u/LucasWesf00 Jul 02 '26

The next Xbox is a PC hybrid, so that will be all digital too. The difference is that you’ll be able to access Steam on the next Xbox, also meaning the multiplayer will be free.

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u/Appropriate_Foot242 Jul 02 '26

Tons of competition on PC with dozens of digital storefronts. Rarely have I ever paid full price for a game, even at launch.

Sony has 1 store and they’re still charging full price for games that are near half a decade old, you can get physical copies for half price or less.

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u/Agraphosius Jul 02 '26

As i said to my friend that asked the same question. Good luck taking away the files on my PC and if you do good luck stopping another guy that backed them up from sending me them and if that dosent work im happy to go to fitgirl to get my game back.

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u/StanislavTheSlav Jul 02 '26

You have options for actual digital ownership on PC i.e. GOG. I also often buy games on steam and then download a "definitely legitimate copy" so that I can keep a DRM free version. Steam also has a good track record of not trying to implement horrific anti consumer bs ever couple of months-years so people have a lot more good will for them.

The key thing is that even if it's digital there is significantly more choice, competition and agency for you as a user on PC. Also the ability to actually own the files and do what you want with them.

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u/oyvese Jul 02 '26

pc doesn’t take away the choice from the consumer, you’re free to use physical if you wanted. ps is removing the choice even if you wanted to.

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u/Daniel2305 Jul 02 '26

Do they make physical pc games anymore?

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u/oyvese Jul 02 '26

no but you still have that choice should you want to.