Sony Slows Down Disc Production Phase-Out
Sony's disc production phase-out will not be as rapid as previously reported. The company’s last disc-making plant in Thalgau is expected to reduce output by only 10% rather than the initially claimed 90%. This clarification came from an unnamed Sony DADC spokesperson addressing a misinterpretation of earlier statements. Despite this slower decline, Sony remains committed to ending new game production on physical discs by January 2028. However, it will still allow publishers to reorder existing PlayStation disc games after that date. The company is also transitioning its workforce at the plant from disc manufacturing to microlens production, though details remain unclear. The shift reflects a broader industry trend toward digital distribution in gaming. Sony's continued reliance on physical media for older titles highlights ongoing consumer demand and resistance among gamers who prefer owning tangible copies of their games.
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