Sony says PlayStation disc production dropping by 10 percent, not to 10 percent
Sony has clarified earlier statements about the future of physical PlayStation games, pushing back against reports of a manufacturing collapse. According to Eurogamer, a Sony DADC spokesperson stated the plan is for a 10 percent reduction in output by 2028, not a drop to just 10 percent of current levels.
The confusion originated from remarks made by a DADC executive during a July interview with Austrian media. The company says his comments were misinterpreted.
This follows Sony's July announcement that it will cease making discs for new titles starting in January 2028, though reorders for existing games will continue. Unlike Xbox, which uses third-party manufacturers, Sony handles its disc production in-house through DADC.
Analyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners suggested the move would eliminate the used game market and drive sales to Sony's digital store, where profit margins are higher. Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden called a disc-free future "depressing" and questioned the brand impact, arguing such decisions are often made purely on financial calculations without considering fan sentiment.
