The Sony Situation Just Got MORE Insane

The Sony physical media situation just got even more interesting. A brand-new interview with Nippon Ichi Software CEO Kenzo Saruhashi reveals that the company is actually having discussions with Sony about the future of physical PlayStation games — and, perhaps most importantly, he says Sony is hearing a lot of the feedback from customers. NIS America is particularly dependent on physical releases and limited editions, which raises a huge question: if Sony really does reconsider its approach to physical games, what could that actually look like? Could Sony move toward a more premium, boutique-style physical market where collector's editions and limited releases become the primary way to get games on disc? Could PS6 still have a disc drive while Sony's own games remain primarily digital? Or could Sony allow third-party publishers to decide for themselves? None of this means Sony has officially reversed its decision — but this is yet another fascinating data point following the recent developer survey and the massive backlash surrounding Sony's planned 2028 end to physical disc production. And if Sony is genuinely reconsidering its approach, this could be the beginning of something much bigger. What do you think Sony's physical strategy should look like going forward? #playstation #gaming #gamecollecting