Report: Sony surveying developers about dropping PlayStation disc support
Sony Interactive Entertainment is gauging developer sentiment on its decision to end physical disc support for PlayStation consoles. The platform holder announced in January 2028 that disc production would cease, and is now conducting what sources describe as an unusually substantial developer survey to understand creator perspectives on the transition.
According to reports from the Moore’s Law is Dead YouTube channel, this survey represents one of the largest outreach efforts Sony has conducted with developers. The comprehensive survey aims to indirectly assess how developers feel about moving away from physical media distribution entirely.
The shift represents a significant change to PlayStation’s business model, eliminating physical game distribution options and raising concerns about game preservation. The decision impacts accessibility and ownership, with potential long-term implications for games that exist only in digital form.
By consulting developers directly, Sony is seeking to understand potential impacts and concerns before fully implementing the transition to all-digital distribution. The feedback could influence the company’s timeline and implementation strategy as it navigates this pivotal industry shift away from physical media.