Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has downplayed fears around Sony's plan to stop producing new PlayStation discs from January 2028, arguing that the wider games business is unlikely to be severely disrupted. His view stands out because Sony's reported move has already triggered criticism from parts of the gaming industry and from players who still prefer physical releases.
Guillemot's argument appears to rest on the steady rise of digital distribution, especially on PC. The comparison highlighted Steam as an example of how a major platform can grow even when players buy games primarily through downloads rather than on discs. From that perspective, a more digital PlayStation future would reflect an industry trend that has already been playing out for years.
At the same time, the debate is more complicated on consoles than on PC. Physical PlayStation discs still matter to many consumers for resale, collecting, ownership preferences, and access in places where download speeds or storage limits remain a concern. That helps explain why Sony's reported 2028 cutoff has been met with resistance even as digital sales continue to expand.
Ubisoft's position suggests some large publishers see the transition as manageable rather than damaging. Even so, the reaction around Sony's PlayStation disc shutdown shows that the move touches a sensitive issue in gaming, where convenience, access, and ownership are all part of the discussion.
