Sony clarifies re-order support for existing PlayStation discs – GamesIndustry.biz
Platform holder adds the process for ordering discs will change as it shifts to an all-digital future
Sony has clarified to developers and publishers that they will be able to re-order existing PlayStation discs beyond the January 2028 end-of-production date.
After last week’s announcement, Sony provided more details in a separate post on a digital platform for partners, as reported by Game File.
Sony also stated the process for ordering discs will change and publishers will have the opportunity to release new games at retail using digital codes.
In a consumer update, Sony confirmed the shift from physical to digital will not affect games released or scheduled for release on disc before January 2028.
As reported last week, Sony’s decision to end disc production was “in response to shifting trends in consumer preference and the broader entertainment industry.”
“This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” it said.
“This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today.”
Alongside this news, Sony announced it will close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027.
