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PlayStation to End Physical Game Discs in 2028

PlayStation announced via a blog post that new games will no longer be released on physical discs starting January 2028, implying future consoles (e.g., PlayStation 6) may ship without disc drives. Games will be distributed digitally through the PlayStation Store and possibly as redeemable retail codes. Sony frames the move as following consumer demand for digital media, but the article warns of consequences for gamers: loss of resale/used-game markets, stronger DRM/licensing risks (including prior removals of content from the store), reduced ability to compare prices across storefronts, and likely higher costs for consumers. The change benefits Sony monetarily because store revenues for first-party titles remain with the company and third-party resale/competitive discounting options are limited in console ecosystems.

Sony to End Physical Game Discs in 2028

Sony announced that PlayStation will stop producing physical game discs for all new PlayStation releases starting January 2028; new titles will be sold only via the PlayStation Store or as digital redemption codes in retail. Sony framed the move as a response to consumer trends and rising digital sales. The change removes consumer price-comparison alternatives available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) because console ecosystems restrict purchases to platform-owned storefronts. The article highlights consumer risks: digital purchases on consoles are licenses (non‑transferable), DRM and server shutdowns can render games unusable, delistings (PlayStation recently removed ~500 store items) set precedents, and retail resale markets would be effectively closed. Physical-disc production ending also raises the likelihood future consoles (e.g., a hypothetical PlayStation 6) may omit disc drives, further impacting used-game markets and long-term game access.

Konami’s eFootball Outpaces EA FC Mobile

Konami’s free-to-play mobile title eFootball has become a major revenue driver for the company, generating an estimated $1.5 billion in mobile revenue and more than 300 million downloads since its 2017 launch, according to Appmagic. The title earns the majority of its spending in Japan (about 58% of lifetime spend), where roughly 12 million downloads have produced about $915 million in revenue (revenue-per-download > $75). Appmagic data suggests eFootball’s in-app-purchase (IAP) revenue reached roughly $35 million across April and May, compared with EA FC Mobile’s recent monthly gross of $10–12 million. Konami’s eFootball team emphasizes regional tailoring, community feedback, server performance and accessibility, and is staging the eFootball World Festival on 26 July in Bangkok alongside the 2026 eFootball Championship World Finals.