Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios leader Shawn Layden says Sony’s plan to stop producing PlayStation game discs starting in 2028 is “fairly dramatic.” In an interview reported by Eurogamer and referenced by Push Square, Layden characterizes the move as likely driven by internal business calculations rather than a single market factor. He argues that second-hand sales do not appear to be the decisive consideration behind the decision, and he explains that Sony has debated the shift away from discs for years. Layden describes the company as repeatedly returning to the same strategic question over time, suggesting internal discussion has been ongoing even before the current timeline was announced. Both outlets present his comments as context for how Sony might weigh long-running operational and financial considerations in deciding whether to maintain or discontinue physical media. Layden also notes Sony’s lengthy internal debate, implying the recent announcement reflects the culmination of that process rather than an abrupt change caused by a single external event.