Rumors circulated at Gamescom 2026 that Sony is considering delaying the removal of AI support Physical games on PlayStation Seems to have been proven wrong. Richard Brownex-Domark, Psygnosis, Sony, Philips Media, Microprose, Universal Interactive, THQ, Digital Extremes and Tencent, and therefore a veteran in the field with numerous contacts in the field, has in fact made it clear that there will be no discussions during the German event Sony has not changed its strategy.
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Brown wroteAbandoned records in 2028. If Microsoft launches a new console, it will also go digital. He also added a further element that casts doubt on the reconstruction: “The ‘source’ of these ‘rumors’ didn’t even post it on their X feed.”
This clarification follows rumors originally reported by MP1ST and picked up by Eurogamer Spain, according to which Sony may delay the planned physical media disposal by one to two years, currently scheduled for the end of 2027. According to this reconstruction, the decision has as much to do with player protests as it does with possible scenarios. Microsoft and Xbox Heli’s future strategyx, and feedback received from developers and publishers.
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The rumor specifically claims that Microsoft will show off the next-generation “100% physical” Xbox to developers and publishers, a situation that could prompt Sony to reconsider its plans. This assumption has become less convincing, especially given Microsoft’s gradual transition to digital and “disc-to-digital” initiatives aimed at connecting users’ physical libraries to the digital ecosystem.
Brown’s statements shouldn’t be taken as an official denial, but given his profile, they’re clearly reducing the rumors, and also because Sony’s steps are to move away from physical media, at least so far, we’re not talking about a decision that could be made. Turnaround overnight Won’t cause huge production issues. Therefore, there are currently no concrete factors supporting PlayStation’s change of plans related to its planned discontinuation of support for disc-based games in 2028.
