Sony is pushing forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Sony will cease production of physical game discs for new PlayStation titles by January 2028, despite significant backlash from fans. Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao stated that the decision reflects the broader trend of digital content consumption, which has outpaced physical sales, generating $6.5 billion in digital game sales compared to just $781 million from physical games in the last fiscal year. In response to the announcement, PlayStation users have organized a week-long blackout protest starting August 23rd, voicing concerns over digital ownership and resale markets.