As PlayStation moves toward full digitalization, there seems to be no turning back. Recently, some players have discovered that eye-catching official notices have been posted on the packaging boxes of newly shipped PS5 consoles, reminding players that all new PlayStation games starting in 2028 will be sold digitally. After the news was exposed, many players angrily criticized Sony for being “determined to eliminate physical games.” Some even said bluntly: “I hope PS6 will fail directly!”
Warning sticker appears on new PS5 packaging!
According to photos shared by netizens, an official warning sticker has been added to the latest PS5 console packaging, which reads: Starting from January 2028, newly launched PlayStation games will only be sold in digital versions through the PlayStation Store and retailers; physical disc games released before 2028 can still be used normally on this console. This also means that Sony has officially printed the previously announced policy directly on the product packaging to prevent consumers from discovering that future new games will not have disc versions after purchasing.
Players rage: I hope PS6 will fail miserably
After this sticker was exposed, it once again ignited the anger of players. Many people criticize Sony for forcing players to accept the full digital ecosystem step by step. Some players even left a message saying: “I hope PS6 will be a disaster.” Some people are also worried that after the loss of physical discs in the future, not only will the collection value disappear, but second-hand transactions, game preservation, and ownership issues will be affected.
Sony remains tough on attitude
Despite recent petitions and boycotts, Sony has yet to relent. Officials have previously confirmed that starting from January 2028, new PlayStation games will stop producing physical discs and will instead sell downloadable versions through digital stores and retail channels. They also emphasized that this is a decision made in response to the comprehensive digitization of player consumption habits.