It has been reported that Sony has announced plans to stop producing physical copies of games starting in early 2028. Despite negative feedback from users and calls for a boycott, the company has not changed its plans. However, there are reports that Sony is considering postponing the discontinuation of physical media by one or two years. According to some sources, this topic was discussed at Gamescom 2026.

The possible reason for this reconsideration is said to be actions taken by Microsoft. The new Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is expected to continue supporting physical media. This aligns with the recently announced disc-to-digital feature, which allows compatible disc games to be converted into digital licenses. If PlayStation 6 moves exclusively to a digital format while Microsoft maintains support for physical media, Xbox could gain a competitive edge in the market.

For now, PlayStation fans should not expect a change in strategy. Sony has not officially announced any alterations to its plans. Representatives of the gaming industry have also denied rumors of negotiations on this issue at Gamescom, and publishers continue to operate under the assumption that the discontinuation of discs will take place in 2028 as originally planned. There is also an opinion that Microsoft may eventually switch entirely to digital formats in the future. The discussion on this topic continues across various online platforms, but most users remain skeptical about the reliability of these reports.