Sony drops physical PlayStation games in 2028 — what it means for the industry

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When Sony announced it would cease making physical PlayStation games in 2028 , it seemed like the end of an era. It isn't. Polygon spoke with Circana senior director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella over email about the timing of Sony's decision and what prompted the company to focus so heavily on digital media. And a more accurate framing of the development is that it continues trends that have shaped the games industry for nearly a decade now, pushing Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo further into their respective niches for better or worse.