PlayStation reveals major change to future PS5 games for 2028

PlayStation reveals major change to future PS5 games for 2028 indicates Sony will shift new PS5 releases to digital formats only starting with titles that reach the market before 2028. The company says all “new games” will be available on the PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only. It also clarifies that the policy will not affect games already released or releasing prior to January 2028. Sony attributes the decision to consumer trends showing digital media demand outpacing physical discs, calling it a “natural direction.” The article links the change to potential cost reductions for an industry facing development pressures and rising hardware expenses driven by chips and RAM. It also raises uncertainty around whether retailers like GameStop will sell physical boxes containing digital codes or standalone digital codes.