Sony is reportedly surveying game developers regarding its plan to cease physical PlayStation disc production by January 2028. [3, 5] According to leaker Moore's Law Is Dead, the company sent an unusually large survey to partners to gauge feedback on an all-digital transition. [1, 2, 4]
The outreach follows sustained consumer backlash against the proposed phase-out of physical media. [7, 9] This industry feedback suggests Sony may be re-evaluating its long-term strategy. [5, 6] Sony has not officially confirmed the survey or any potential reversal of its production plans. [1, 5]