PlayStation Killing Discs Has Upsides, Ubisoft Boss Yves Guillemot Says, Pointing to Cheaper Consoles Without Disc Drives

Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot suggests that Sony's plan to end PS5 game disc production by January 2028 may offer industry benefits. Comparing the shift to the digital-only evolution of PC gaming via Steam, Guillemot argues that removing disc drives could reduce hardware costs. This transition may lead to more accessible machines and help grow the overall market. While acknowledging both pluses and minuses, he believes the move toward a digital-only ecosystem provides significant strategic advantages.