
Jul 31, 2026
✦The Verge
Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Sony plans to stop physical game disc production by January 2028 despite fan backlash. CFO Lin Tao said, “The digitalization of content overall has been progressing.” While many users worry about game ownership, Sony showed that digital sales reached $6.5 billion, far outperforming the $781 million earned from physical discs.