Sony's Digital-Only PlayStation Plan Sparks Backlash in Japan
Originally published Jul 3, 2026
By Wesley Yin-Poole · IGN
AI-generated summary based on IGN · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 3, 2026
Key points
- Sony announced a shift to a digital-only PlayStation model starting in 2028.
- The decision has raised concerns about game preservation and ownership in Japan.
- Hideo Kojima's retweet highlighted the controversy surrounding the move.
Sony announced that PlayStation games will no longer be sold on disc starting in 2028, shifting to a digital-only model. This decision has raised concerns among gamers and developers in Japan, who worry about the implications for game preservation and ownership. The move has been met with criticism from both fans and industry figures, including a notable retweet from Hideo Kojima, highlighting the controversy surrounding the shift. The transition to a fully digital future has sparked discussions about the long-term effects on the gaming community.
Read the original story: IGN — by Wesley Yin-Poole