Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, citing a dramatic shift toward digital purchases. U.S. sales data shows only seven PlayStation titles sold over 100,000 physical copies this year, while digital now accounts for nearly 80% of full-game sales on Sony consoles.
The European Union has stated it cannot stop Sony from discontinuing physical disc releases for new PS5 games starting January 2028, citing commercial freedoms. Despite a petition nearing 300,000 signatures and backlash from gamers, Sony is unlikely to reverse its decision, which shifts focus to more lucrative digital sales. This move affects all new PS5 titles, though some upcoming games like God of War Laufey and Marvel’s Wolverine will still be available on disc.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream surged to the top of the U.S. gaming charts in April, raking in over $41 million in combined physical and projected digital sales. This success was facilitated by Circana's new sales reporting methodology, which now includes projected digital sales for non-participating publishers like Nintendo. The game's impressive debut also catapulted it to the 9th best-selling game of the year so far.
