Sony Announces Complete Transition to Digital Distribution, Phasing Out Physical PlayStation Discs

Sony announced a major strategic decision to halt the production and sale of physical discs for all future PlayStation games, pivoting entirely toward digital distribution platforms. The corporation justified the landmark move by citing shifting consumer behavior and the substantial rise in digital downloads over traditional physical sales. While this decision is expected to significantly impact the secondhand gaming market and retail trade, Sony confirmed that current consoles will maintain support for previously released physical media. Concurrently, the company outlined a phased timeline to sunset legacy digital storefronts for older generation consoles due to compliance updates with modern payment processing standards.