Nintendo says it continues to make physical video game releases and has no plans to stop using physical media. The statement comes from Bill van Zyll, vice president and general manager for Nintendo Latin America, who says the company is not planning to “ditch physical” games.
The remarks are made amid broader industry moves toward full digital distribution. Multiple outlets note that Sony has confirmed plans to cease production of PlayStation discs in early 2028, with Microsoft widely expected to take similar steps. Against that backdrop, some audiences have speculated whether Nintendo would follow suit.
Across the reports, the shared focus is Nintendo’s current position: for now, it is committed to physical formats and says it understands and values fan demand for them. The sources frame the announcement as responsive to rising uncertainty in the market rather than as a broader change in Nintendo’s long-term media strategy beyond maintaining physical releases for the time being.
