Sony denies claims it is stopping disc production — but admits its last plant will drop production by 10%
THE SO WHAT
Physical media is entering a managed decline phase—Sony trimming output 10% while planning to stop new physical games by 2028 gives you a concrete horizon for disc-dependent revenue. If you still rely on boxed distribution or disc-based install bases, start treating physical as a legacy channel and model your last-dollar timelines now.
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