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Ex-PlayStation Boss Reacts to Sony Ending Physical Game Discs in 2028

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said he was unaware Sony planned to end support for physical game discs in 2028 and argued the practical impact is limited because disc buyers still must download patches, DLC and updates. He warned collectors and the secondhand market would be harmed if physical releases disappear. Industry observers say removing discs increases Sony’s ability to control pricing and margins, while Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot called the change a mix of positives and negatives as Sony faces PS6 timing and component-cost uncertainty.

• Sony will end support for physical game discs in 2028.
• Shuhei Yoshida said he did not know about the plan and noted that physical copies still require downloads for patches, DLC and updates.
• Ending discs would reduce availability for collectors and shrink the secondhand market, Yoshida said.
• Industry view: dropping discs gives Sony greater price control and potential for higher margins; Ubisoft’s CEO said the shift has pluses and minuses amid PS6 and component-shortage uncertainty.