PlayStation to End Physical Game Releases in 2028 as GTA 6 Drops Disc Version
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Updated · WBUR News · Jul 17
PlayStation to End Physical Game Releases in 2028 as GTA 6 Drops Disc Version
3 articles · Updated · WBUR News · Jul 17
Summary
PlayStation said it will stop releasing physical games in 2028, extending a shift that has already sparked backlash from players who still want discs.
Grand Theft Auto 6 sharpened that debate by opting against a disc release, with retail copies set to come in empty boxes containing download codes.
Kelsey Lewin, co-owner of Seattle used-game store Pink Gorilla, said the reaction reflects persistent demand for physical media even as game distribution moves online.
The change mirrors earlier declines in physical movies and music, underscoring how gaming is following the broader digital-media transition.