- By Prateek Levi
- Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sony isn't changing its plans to stop making discs for new PlayStation games, despite facing heavy criticism from players and game preservation groups.
The company announced earlier this month that new PlayStation games released from January 2028 will no longer get physical disc versions. The decision didn't go down well with many fans, who argued that physical games are still important for ownership, collecting and preserving older titles.
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Now, Sony has made it clear that the plan is moving ahead.
Speaking during the company's first-quarter FY2026 earnings call, Sony CFO Lin Tao said the decision was driven by one major reason — more people are buying games digitally than ever before. According to Tao, this isn't something happening only on PlayStation but across the entertainment industry as a whole.
The executive said Sony spent a long time evaluating the move before making the announcement and will continue to roll it out carefully.
Tao also acknowledged the criticism the company has received since revealing its plans. He said Sony understands why many players feel strongly about physical games, especially because they often carry sentimental value and are linked to people's memories.
Even so, the company isn't signalling any change in direction. Instead, Sony says it wants to focus on how it can keep serving players as gaming becomes increasingly digital.
Under the new policy, only new games launching from January 2028 will stop getting disc releases. Existing PlayStation titles will continue to be available in physical format.
The decision has already sparked protests from parts of the PlayStation community. A Change.org petition called "Don't Kill the Disc" has crossed 3.5 lakh signatures, with supporters urging Sony to reconsider.
There's also a separate protest planned later this month. Game preservation group DoesItPlay? has announced PlayStation Blackout, asking PlayStation owners not to use their consoles between August 23 and August 30 to protest the company's decision.