Sony Denies 90% Disc Production Halt, Says Final Plant Will Trim Output by About 10%

On Wednesday, Sony Interactive Entertainment released a statement denying rumors that it would cut physical disc production by 90 %. The company did confirm that its sole remaining disc‑pressing plant will lower output by about 10 %, and stressed that the notion of an impending end to disc manufacturing is false.

The comment follows several tech publications quoting unidentified sources that claimed Sony intended to cease all disc‑based game production in the coming months. Sony’s press team replied that those stories had misconstrued internal planning papers and affirmed the firm’s ongoing commitment to its current disc catalog for the near term.

The company said its only remaining facility, based in Japan, will cut weekly press runs by roughly 10 % beginning later this year. This change is meant to gradually match capacity to falling demand, not to enact a full closure. Sony also noted the plant will keep handling fresh releases as well as the ongoing stream of re‑issues that depend on physical discs.

In a separate statement, Sony reiterated its long‑range plan to stop producing brand‑new physical game titles by 2028. This schedule aligns with an industry‑wide shift toward digital distribution, yet the firm emphasized that current titles will stay on disc for several years after that point.

Analysts point out that Sony is not alone; leading publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft have already reduced disc production as streaming and downloadable content take over sales. Consumer tastes have gradually favored immediate access, and the COVID‑19 pandemic hastened the rise of digital storefronts, leading manufacturers to reassess the viability of physical media.

Yet retailers and collectors voiced worries that even a modest 10 % cut might tighten inventory for niche and limited‑edition games. Small brick‑and‑mortar shops, which depend on regular deliveries to draw hobbyist shoppers, could have to modify ordering habits or seek other supply routes.

Looking forward, Sony said it will closely watch market trends and tweak production volumes as required. The firm also alluded to possible investments in next‑generation storage technologies, implying that although the disc‑based game era may be fading, physical media might still feature in special‑edition bundles and archival releases.