Sony is reportedly polling game developers with an unusually long survey about physical game sales following its decision to stop producing physical discs for PS5. The move comes after intense backlash from fans and developers at gamescom, though CFO Lin Tao confirmed in July that Sony still plans to pursue an all-digital future.
Sony confirmed during its July 31 earnings call that it will proceed with ending physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, citing the industry-wide shift toward digital content. CFO Lin Tao acknowledged strong community opposition but argued that curated content, platform stability, and affordability will differentiate PlayStation from PC gaming. A week-long fan boycott is planned for mid-August 2026 in response.
