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Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Production by 2028

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Sony announced it will cease manufacturing physical copies of PlayStation games starting in 2028, moving to an all-digital distribution model. The decision reflects the industry's shift toward digital sales, which now account for over 70% of game purchases. Physical game collectors and preservationists have expressed concern about the loss of ownership rights.

Meridian48 take
Sony's move signals the end of an era for physical media, but raises questions about digital ownership and game preservation that the industry has yet to address.
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