Sony Faces Backlash Over 2028 Physical Disc Manufacturing Halt

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on July 2 that it will cease manufacturing physical discs for PlayStation consoles starting in 2028, triggering widespread consumer protests.

Critics have flooded the company's social media channels with the slogan "no disc, no buy," highlighting concerns over digital-only access and the loss of game ownership.

The backlash intensified during an August 18 preview for the game Phantom Blade Zero, where users utilized chat functions to demand the continued availability of physical media.