PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning.

Microsoft’s disc-to-digital feature could be essential for next-gen Xbox consoles. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.

Back in May, we highlighted a rumour from Windows Central about a potential disc-to-digital feature being implemented by Xbox in which you'd be able to receive digital entitlements for your physical games.

Sony has already begun plans to reassign staff at a major disc production plant, following its decision to kill off production of physical PS5 games.

Microsoft is reportedly testing a new disc-to-digital feature that would allow Xbox players to convert eligible physical game collections into digital licences, potentially paving the way for future Xbox consoles with less reliance on disc drives.

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As of 2028, game discs will be a thing of the past for PlayStation. And after previously attempting to do so five years ago — before a backlash prompted it to reverse course — Sony is finally shuttering the digital storefronts on PS3 and PlayStation Vita.