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中文(ZH) 2028年1月起，PlayStation新游戏将不再推出实体光盘版本

PlayStation to go all-digital for new games starting 2028 · 3 sources tracked

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Sony has announced that starting January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be exclusively digital, with no new physical disc versions being produced. This decision, attributed to shifting consumer preferences and the dominance of digital sales, will significantly impact the second-hand game market and physical retailers. While this move aligns with industry trends and cost-saving measures for Sony, it has drawn criticism from consumers concerned about true ownership, game preservation, and the lack of potential cost benefits. AI

RANK_REASON Major policy shift by a leading gaming console manufacturer impacting industry standards and consumer access. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=3 ai=0.0]

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PlayStation to go all-digital for new games starting 2028 · 3 sources tracked

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Starting January 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be released in physical disc versions

    PlayStation当地时间7月1日发布声明称，2028年1月起，所有在PlayStation主机上发售的新游戏将不再推出实体光盘版本，将仅以数字版形式在PlayStation商店和零售商处发售。此次调整不会影响此前已发售或将在2028年1月前以光盘形式发售的游戏。（界面）

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Sony will stop making disc-based PlayStation games starting 2028

    RIP to physical PlayStation discs.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    PlayStation Announces It Will Kill New Physical Discs In 2028

    PlayStation will no longer sell discs for new games starting in 2028, likely when the PS6 era kicks off, ushering in a fully digital age.

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