https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sony-may-reconsider-plans-to-phase-out-physical-discs-for-playstationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sony-may-reconsider-plans-to-phase-out-physical-discs-for-playstationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sony-may-reconsider-plans-to-phase-out-physical-discs-for-playstation#u92896Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:20:52 +0000Sony may reconsider its announced shutdown of physical game disc production for new PlayStation releases scheduled for January 2028. Following an initial company decision to cull physical media, Nippon Ichi Software CEO Kenzo Saruhashi reported ongoing discussions with Sony while noting the platform holder is listening to customer feedback. Sony also reportedly surveyed game developers regarding the disc elimination plan amid widespread fan protests and internal publisher pushback. However, the official January 2028 cutoff remains in place as industry stakeholders watch for an official policy