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Ars Technica

Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs

Friday, July 31, 2026


Sony announced it is proceeding with discontinuing PlayStation optical disc support while acknowledging customer feedback on the decision. A Sony spokesperson stated the company does not expect the transition to negatively impact its financial performance. The company has not specified a timeline for when physical disc support will end across its PlayStation product line.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/07/sony-acknowledges-backlash-will-cautiously-move-forward-with-end-of-discs/

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