… At the beginning of July, PlayStation shared plans to phase out PS5 discs . The change won't take place until January 2028, at which point users will only be able to purchase games digitally. …
… Xbox's upcoming Project Helix has also been the subject of heavy rumors about a potential shift to a digital-only model, with the console reportedly not even coming with a disc drive. …
… She reaffirmed Sony's decision to move away from physical PlayStation discs , arguing that the transition reflects the broader shift toward digital media as the preferred form of entertainment. …
… The decision has led many to believe that Sony's next-gen console will be digital-only or include a separately sold disc drive. However, it is not yet clear how discontinuing discs will affect physical game releases. …
… Reyes stated that, should physical discs disappear, it would create a monopoly by forcing users to purchase digital games through the PlayStation Store. Although digital PlayStation titles can be sold through storefronts like Amazon, the codes must still be redeemed through Sony's network. …
… While believers in the importance of game preservation, those that have built large physical collections, and players who distrust digital licenses have been outraged by a discless future’s approach, companies stand by the shift. …
… Since 2024, James has shifted his complete focus to covering gaming news. Sign in to your GameRant account A previously teased disc-to-digital feature may be heading to Xbox consoles soon, according to a social media post from an Xbox insider. …
… Upcoming Releases At the same time, a majority of game sales on PlayStation 5 are digital according to reports, so many players may be indifferent to this shift. …
… First, Grand Theft Auto 6 's physical editions would skip traditional game discs altogether, and PlayStation announced that it was both shutting down the PS3/Vita Digital PlayStation Stores and ending physical discs shortly thereafter. …
… On this issue, PlayStation said, “As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028.” Find the odd one out… …
