Control Resonant’s Fancy PS5 Steelbook Edition Flaunted in the Wake of Sony Ditching Discs
Sony is phasing out disc-based physical releases for PlayStation consoles, with new games stopping at the beginning of 2028. This leaves approximately 18 months for players to purchase physical copies of new releases. The announcement has sparked increased attention to physical game editions, highlighting their limited future availability.
In response, Remedy Entertainment has showcased a premium PS5 Steelbook edition of Control Resonant, tapping into the renewed interest in tangible game media. The special edition represents the kind of physical release that may become increasingly rare as the industry transitions toward digital-only distribution on PlayStation platforms.
This timing has reignited discussions about game preservation and the value of physical ownership, with developers and publishers rushing to release special editions before the disc era officially closes. The Control Resonant Steelbook exemplifies this trend, offering collectors a final opportunity to acquire premium physical versions of games during the platform’s remaining disc-era window.