NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs
Sony is actively surveying game developers regarding how they sell physical games after announcing plans to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation console releases in January 2028. The policy change drew intense backlash from fans and publishers who rely on physical media formats. Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America president Kenzo Saruhashi reported holding direct discussions with Sony regarding the cutoff date. Saruhashi expressed optimism that ongoing feedback could prompt a compromise before the deadline takes effect, though Sony has not altered its official public stance.
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- ✓ Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in January 2028.
- ✓ Playstation is sending a lengthy survey to game developers with a question about how they sell physical games.
- ✓ Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America CEO Kenzo Saruhashi is having discussions with Sony about physical discs.
What changed
NIS America president Kenzo Saruhashi revealed he is holding direct discussions with Sony regarding the upcoming physical disc discontinuation.
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Sony Polls Developers Following PlayStation Disc Phase-Out Backlash
Sony is actively surveying game developers regarding how they sell physical games after announcing plans to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation console releases in January 2028. The policy change drew intense backlash from fans and publishers who rely on physical media formats. Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America president Kenzo Saruhashi reported holding direct discussions with Sony regarding the cutoff date. Saruhashi expressed optimism that ongoing feedback could prompt a compromise before the deadline takes effect, though Sony has not altered its official public stance.
Why it matters
Sony announced plans to end the production of physical game discs for PlayStation consoles by January 2028, sparking widespread fan boycotts and industry concern. Companies that specialize in physical limited editions, such as NIS America, face significant business disruption from the transition. PlayStation has responded to the backlash by distributing lengthy surveys to game developers to gather feedback on physical distribution models.
What is confirmed
- Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in January 2028.
- Playstation is sending a lengthy survey to game developers with a question about how they sell physical games.
- Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America CEO Kenzo Saruhashi is having discussions with Sony about physical discs.
Still unconfirmed
- Sony might reconsider its plan to end physical PlayStation discs due to customer and developer feedback.
What to watch next
- Any official public announcement from Sony regarding a reversal or modification of the 2028 disc cutoff date.
- Results or disclosures from PlayStation developer surveys regarding physical game sales.
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (13)
- www.ign.com — PlayStation Reportedly Polling Game Developers After Decision to Kill Discs Sparks Backlash
- kotaku.com — NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs
- Wccftech — Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts
- PlayStation.Blog — Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
- TechPowerUp — Long-Time PlayStation Publisher Says "The Discussion May Change" Around Physical Media
- GameGPU — Sony may reconsider plans to phase out physical discs for PlayStation.
- kotaku.com — NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs
- flipboard.com — Sony and UMG are suing Suno again
- beebom.com — Sony Could Change Course on PS5 Physical Discs, Says NIS America President
- www.gadgetreview.com — NISA CEO Saruhashi Says Sony Is Hearing Customer Feedback! Physical PlayStation Discs May Not Be Dead.
- www.shanethegamer.com — NIS America Boss: Sony ‘Hearing a Lot of Feedback’ on Ending PS5 Discs
- cashwalklabs.io — NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs | Global Cashwalk
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