United Kingdom, July 3 -- PlayStation is bringing the era of physical games to a close after Sony announced all new titles released from January 2028 will be digital-only. Marking one of the biggest shifts in the history of the video games industry, the decision comes just days after Rockstar Games confirmed the hugely anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will also launch without a physical disc, underlining the industry's accelerating move away from boxed games and towards digital distribution.

Sony revealed in a PlayStation Blog post while gamers will still be able to buy new releases from retailers, the boxes will contain a digital download code rather than a game disc.

The company said the move reflects changing consumer habits and follo...