The writing has been on the wall for some time, but the latest physical sales data has laid bare the stark reality: physical gaming is in trouble. With Sony's recent announcement that it will cease production of physical media for the PS5 from January 2028, the industry is bracing itself for a seismic shift.

The numbers are stark, with only two PS5 games selling more than 10,000 physical copies in a single week, and a mere seven titles surpassing the 100,000 physical copy milestone year-to-date.

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  • Only two PS5 games have sold over 10,000 physical copies in a single week
  • Just seven PS5 games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies year-to-date
  • Sony's decision to end physical media production for the PS5 from January 2028 is set to accelerate the decline of physical gaming
  • The shift to digital gaming is likely to have significant implications for the industry, from game development to retail
  • Fans are mourning the potential loss of a beloved aspect of gaming culture

Source: Nintendo Life