Following Sony’s announcement that it will no longer support physical game discs starting in 2028, Microsoft has confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved’s physical editions will include discs, including on PS5.

PlayStation announced Wednesday that physical game discs will be a thing of the past by 2028. Why it matters: Sony's move signals a decisive shift toward digital distribution at a time when gaming companies of all sizes are looking for ways to cut costs.

PlayStation’s plan to cease production of game discs by 2028 will have wide-ranging ramifications. Players are losing one of the only reliable ways to preserve games, retailers are losing a core product they put on their shelves to bring in customers and create community,

There are no signs that gamers are buying up standalone disc drives for the PlayStation 5 ahead of Sony's move to an all-digital future.

Summer is usually a quiet stretch for new video game releases, but PS5 owners have plenty to look forward to on July 9. There will be five games being launched that day, including Assassin's