Games & Commerce
Sony ends PS5 optical disc production as downloads dominate
Sony Interactive Entertainment will end production of 4K UHD Blu-ray discs for the PlayStation 5, saying digital media demand now far exceeds physical discs. Japan ITmedia reported the most direct reason was the overwhelming share of download sales. Sony Group data showed downloads accounted for 78 percent of annual game sales in fiscal 2025 and hit a record 85 percent in January to March 2026, while disc purchases were 15 percent.
