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Sony Cuts Physical Game Discs by 2028, Industry Moves On

7/4/2026

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Sony announced it will stop providing physical discs for new games beginning January 2028 and will adjust its workforce accordingly.
Microsoft said the physical edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved will include a game disc in the box.
Rockstar stated that GTA 6 will be sold in a physical case that contains only a download code.
Analysts view the move away from discs as a cost-cutting response to declining sales.

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Sony announced it will stop providing physical discs for new games beginning January 2028 and will adjust its workforce accordingly.
Microsoft said the physical edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved will include a game disc in the box.
Rockstar stated that GTA 6 will be sold in a physical case that contains only a download code.
Analysts view the move away from discs as a cost-cutting response to declining sales.