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Facing criticism over a shift to digital games, Sony has made an overture to discontented supporters. Gamers threatening to cancel subscriptions may receive a PlayStation Plus price cut. Some PS Plus Extra and Premium members have secured 3-12 months of service at steep discounts.
… Instead, much of the conversation has shifted toward Sony's controversial move away from physical media, with perhaps their last physical disc release becoming the centerpiece of the debate.
… They hope to reverse the upcoming cessation of PlayStation disc production with the petition “Don’t Kill The Disc,” which has already garnered over 250,000 signatures on Change.org . The petition urges Sony to continue physical releases for future PS5 games, including those on the upcoming PS6. …
… However, Sony has now announced a major change that marks a big shift toward an all-digital future. In a new blog post, Sony confirmed that physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting in January 2028. …
… And amid the ongoing criticism surrounding physical discs, the company has announced a major PlayStation Store Summer Sale focused entirely on digital games. …
… Kojima is a self-described lover of physical media, and when asked about the PlayStation disc situation, he didn’t hold back. He said translated via Genki JPN on X : “Since production is ending in 2028, this is about video games, but I grew up with physical media, so I find it really sad. …
… In the post, Sony explained , "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. …
… In his interview with VGC , he noted the long-term trend in video game sales and said, “Sales of new physical video games have fallen every year since the late 2000s.” He then discussed Sony’s recent announcement about the discontinuation of physical disc production and said, “It was inevitably goi… …
