The European Union will not intervene to require Sony to continue manufacturing physical PlayStation games after 2028. EU Commissioner Michael McGrath stated that companies remain free to decide how they offer games and services.
Sony announced earlier this month that it will stop printing new physical Blu-ray discs for PlayStation games released in 2028 and beyond. Physical copies of existing titles will remain available for some time afterward.
McGrath spoke to reporters in Strasbourg this week. He said the issue comes down to commercial freedoms.
"It does come down to commercial and contractual freedoms," McGrath said. "And companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit, provided that consumer rights are fully protected in line with national and EU law."
The commissioner also addressed the Stop Killing Games movement. The EU Commission said last month it lacks authority to mandate server support or offline modes after online services end and will instead pursue a voluntary code of conduct with the industry.
