# PlayStation to End Physical Game Production, Sparking Industry Worries

Sony's PlayStation division has announced it will stop manufacturing physical game discs, moving to an all-digital distribution model. This shift could limit ownership rights, harm game preservation, and hurt retailers and collectors, signaling a broader industry trend away from physical media.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/07/playstation-sony-ending-physical-game-production) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:46:43 GMT