The Cultural Review

Digital Decay

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A single glowing optical disc on a pedestal in a dark, dusty archive filled with obsolete physical media, symbolizing the importance of preservation.
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Digital decay is real: physical media offers a reliable archive.

By January 2028, Sony will cease producing physical optical discs for new PlayStation games, a decision that fundamentally redefines consumer ownership in the digital age.

Andre Silva·July 2, 2026