Sony to cut disc production by 10% in 2028, not 90%

Sony has reaffirmed its plan to discontinue the production of video‑game discs in January 2028, but the company is not shutting down its remaining disc‑manufacturing facilities as rapidly as previously reported. Two months after industry chatter suggested that Sony’s last dedicated disc‑making plant was already being repurposed, the company’s disc‑making division clarified a widely circulated claim. An unnamed Sony DADC spokesperson told Game journalist Brian Crecente that the Thalgau plant, which has been the backbone of Sony’s physical media output, will actually reduce its disc output by only 10 percent in 2028, not the 90 percent that had been reported.

The correction comes after the division’s president appeared to misstate the scale of the cutback. While the company remains committed to phasing out discs, the revised figure indicates a more gradual transition. Sony’s decision to end disc production aligns with a broader industry shift toward digital distribution, yet the company is maintaining a modest production level for the remaining months to support existing inventory and transition plans. The updated numbers suggest that Sony will continue to supply physical discs for a limited period, allowing retailers and consumers to adjust to the upcoming change.

In summary, Sony is sticking to its 2028 deadline for disc discontinuation but is easing the pace of its plant shutdown. The Thalgau facility will reduce output by a tenth rather than nine-tenths, reflecting a more measured approach to winding down physical media. This adjustment underscores Sony’s intent to manage the transition smoothly while still meeting demand for the final months of disc availability.