Sony is heading towards a radical shift in its video game strategy, as recent reports revealed that the Japanese giant intends to permanently end support for physical game discs (Blu-ray) with the launch of the next generation of its PlayStation 6 platform, expected in 2028.
This decision comes within the framework of the global trend towards complete digital transformation in the world of gaming, as the next platform will become completely digital, which means players’ complete reliance on the “PlayStation” digital store to purchase and download games online, instead of purchasing traditional copies.
Observers believe that this step will contribute to changing the game distribution map and give Sony greater control over the user experience, but at the same time it raises questions among a wide sector of players about the fate of their physical collections and the ownership rights of games that will not have physical copies available after this date.
