Sony has officially responded to the backlash over its decision to end PlayStation disc production, confirming it still intends to move forward with the plan. PlayStation fans have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the matter, even launching boycotts since the news first broke.
On July 1, 2026, Sony announced that physical production for all new games released on PlayStation consoles will end in January 2028. In this new era, all games will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store or participating retailers. The news did not land well with many fans, as concerns involving ownership, resale markets, game preservation, and Sony’s control over digital pricing quickly became the biggest topics of conversation in online circles. Following significant fan backlash against PlayStation on social media, Sony CFO Lin Tao has now spoken out.
Gamers upset about Sony's decision to cease production of physical PlayStation discs start a petition that is quickly gaining steam.
During Sony's FY2026 earnings call on July 31, Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao responded to a question about PlayStation's digital-only future, explaining that the company considered several factors before deciding to abandon physical game production. She said that the continued digitalization of entertainment content was the biggest...
