"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
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Sony's announcement to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games from January 2028 has drawn widespread criticism from game companies. Iam8bit, Atari, Silver Lining Interactive, Lost in Cult, Limited Run Games, and Strictly Limited all expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of physical media for game ownership, collector culture, and preservation. The Video Game History Foundation's Frank Cifaldi offered a more nuanced take, noting that professional preservationists have been preparing for this shift, but called out the ESA for repeatedly blocking legal reforms that would allow archives and museums to preserve digital-only content. Publishers committed to physical releases are exploring alternatives like cartridges, key cards, and code-in-box releases to continue serving collectors.
