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Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Games by 2028, Shifting Ownership to Digital Licenses

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First reported by Mako · Jul 1, 2026

What happened

Sony will sell only digital PlayStation games from 2028, ending physical ownership and shifting to licensed access. This change reflects industry trends but raises concerns about consumers losing permanent rights to games. Sony’s move highlights the broader issue of digital products being licensed rather than owned, risking future inaccessibility.

01Sony will sell only digital PlayStation games starting January 2028, ending physical game ownership.
02Nearly 80% of PlayStation games are already sold digitally, reducing production and distribution costs.
03Digital purchases are licenses, not ownership, meaning access can be revoked if services close.
04Sony plans to close PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita, limiting future game downloads.
05The trend affects other media, with digital products increasingly licensed rather than owned.
06Consumers seek guarantees that digital purchases remain accessible and truly owned long-term.

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