Sony may still be evaluating the consequences of moving PlayStation toward a fully digital ecosystem. According to information discussed on the Broken Silicon podcast, the company has reportedly contacted developers through a large survey asking for feedback about the future of physical game distribution. The questions are said to focus on potential issues surrounding the sale of games on disc, suggesting that Sony could still be gathering industry opinions before finalizing its long-term strategy.

The report arrives at a sensitive time for PlayStation. Sony’s plans to progressively reduce its reliance on physical releases have already generated strong reactions among players, particularly over game ownership and long-term access to digital purchases. Several figures from the gaming industry have also expressed concerns. Hideo Kojima previously said he was saddened by the prospect of a future without physical PlayStation games, while former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra called for stronger guarantees protecting digital purchases.

There are nevertheless clear financial incentives behind a transition toward digital distribution. Physical releases require manufacturing, transportation, retail distribution and other expenses that do not apply in the same way to games sold directly through the PlayStation Store. Previous financial data has also shown that physical game sales represent only a relatively small portion of PlayStation’s overall revenue compared with digital software and services.

For now, there is no official indication that Sony has changed its plans, and the reported developer survey has not been publicly confirmed by the company. PlayStation is still expected to move further toward digital distribution in the coming years, potentially beginning a major transition from 2028. However, feedback from developers, publishers and consumers could still influence how quickly that transformation takes place and what role physical media will continue to play in the PlayStation ecosystem.