Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs
Sony’s shift to digital-only gaming sparks backlash from industry icons and collectors alike
Quick answers
Will Sony still sell physical PlayStation games after 2028?
No. Coverage confirms Sony will stop producing new physical discs after 2028, though it will honor re-order requests for games released before then.
Has Sony officially ended physical game production entirely?
Not yet. Sony will continue fulfilling re-order requests for existing titles indefinitely, but no new physical releases are planned post-2028.
Why is Hideo Kojima criticizing Sony’s move?
Kojima expressed concerns about the 'frightening' implications of a digital-only future for players and collectors, according to IGN.
The brief
Sony has announced plans to discontinue production of physical PlayStation discs after 2028, though it will continue fulfilling re-order requests for existing titles. The move marks a definitive end to the era of owning physical game copies for new releases, according to coverage from Bloomberg and Engadget.
GamesIndustry.biz noted that Sony will still manufacture physical discs for games released before 2028, but only for re-order requests—not new titles. Collectors and long-time fans may face challenges securing physical copies of future releases, while the gaming industry debates the long-term implications for resale markets and player ownership.
Kotaku highlighted Kojima’s response as a key moment in the conversation around digital exclusivity.
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Sources (5)
- Sony clarifies re-order support for existing PlayStation discs GamesIndustry.biz · 47d ago
- Sony Hits Eject on the Era of Owning Games Bloomberg.com · 47d ago
- Hideo Kojima Warns of 'Frightening' Digital Future After PlayStation Reveals Plan to End Physical Disc Production IGN · 47d ago
- Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before then Engadget · 47d ago
- Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs Kotaku · 47d ago
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