Overview
- Sony has confirmed that newly released PlayStation games will be sold in digital format only starting January 2028 and updated its product pages to reflect that plan.
- PlayStation's online store is limiting the optional PS5 attachable disc drive to one per customer, citing “high demand” for the accessory that lets Slim and Pro consoles play physical discs.
- Fans and social posts have pointed out the irony of rationing disc drives after the company announced the phase-out and raised immediate concerns about preservation, resale and backwards access.
- Reporters and analysts say it is unclear whether Sony will keep making disc drives through the 2028 transition or whether future consoles such as a PS6 will support the accessory, creating a potential supply risk and space for scalpers.
- The broader context is that digital sales already make up the majority of PlayStation full-game purchases, and industry observers warn the move could end physical resale markets and complicate long-term archiving of games.