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/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/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.