Experts from the authoritative publication “Digital Foundry” confirmed information about a serious crisis in the optical disc supply chain, which further accelerates the inevitable transformation of the game industry to a completely digital content distribution model.
According to the latest data, the component shortage is causing serious problems for Microsoft, which relies on third-party suppliers. The new generation of game consoles, codenamed Project Helix, is not expected to come with a disc drive when it initially launches.
At the same time, Sony announced that it will completely stop issuing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, laying the foundation for a digital future. However, these changes will not affect items previously published on physical media.
