Sony's discmaking division corrected earlier reports about its manufacturing timeline, revealing the Thalgau plant will only reduce disc production by 10 percent in 2028, not the previously reported 90 percent.
Two months after reports surfaced suggesting Sony's last discmaking facility was being rapidly repurposed, the company clarified a significant detail about its disc production strategy.
The confusion stemmed from statements by the discmaking division's president, which were initially interpreted as indicating a 90 percent production decrease at the Thalgau plant by 2028. Sony now confirms the actual reduction will be just 10 percent.
While Sony maintains its commitment to phasing out physical game discs, the company is extending its manufacturing timeline more gradually than initially understood. This adjustment suggests the transition to all-digital distribution will take longer than earlier reports indicated.
The clarification addresses widespread industry speculation about Sony's shift toward digital-only gaming. The company continues supporting disc production for PlayStation 5 but plans eventual discontinuation as digital sales grow.
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