The EU cannot prevent Sony from moving away from physical game discs, according to comments reported by Yle. The issue highlights a wider shift in the gaming industry as distribution continues to move toward digital downloads and services.

The commissioner said players do not have EU support behind them in this matter, so their influence depends on whether Sony chooses to take user opinions into account. The statement underlines how limited public authorities are when it comes to a company’s product decisions.

For gamers, the change matters because the disappearance of discs affects ownership and long-term access to games. For now, the only confirmed fact is that the decision belongs to Sony, not the EU.