Sony will begin phasing out physical PlayStation games in January 2028. The move marks a clear shift away from disc-based releases, although the company has not yet detailed how quickly the transition will happen in practice.

According to HBL, the announcement matters for players who still prefer physical copies over digital downloads. It is also relevant for collectors and retailers, because the date signals when the availability of boxed releases may start to decline.

Sony has not provided further information in this report about what the phase-out will mean for existing titles or how the change will be implemented. For now, the only confirmed detail is that the process starts in January 2028.