Sony announced that it will stop manufacturing physical discs for its consoles in 2028, which could mean the next PlayStation model will not include a disc drive. The PlayStation 5 currently supports 4K Blu‑ray playback, making it a common entry‑level player for physical movies. Sales data showed that 4K Blu‑ray sales increased in 2025 for the first time in several years. Owners of PS5 consoles equipped with disc drives can continue using them after 2028. The company has not said when or how the change will be implemented, but analysts note that the shift could affect consumers who rely on physical media for games and movies. The transition will occur years after the current console generation, giving the market time to adapt. Whether the industry will see a sustained decline in physical media consumption after the PS6 arrives remains uncertain.