In a shocking turn of events, PlayStation announced it will cease production of game discs by 2028. The Video Game History Foundation expressed disappointment but not surprise, as the industry has been gradually abandoning true physical media support for years. Grand Theft Auto 6 and other digital-only titles are already the norm. The foundation calls on the Entertainment Software Association to address this issue, urging them to provide legal solutions for archives and museums to preserve digital content. Meanwhile, boutique gaming book publisher Lost in Cult expressed deep sadness but vowed to preserve video games. GOG, a DRM-free PC storefront, reassured customers that digitally-owned games remain accessible even if delisted. GameStop's customer trade-in of an Xbox 360 collection for over $1,000 in store credit added to the drama, with many mocking the low trade value and irony of the situation. To add fuel to the fire, reports suggest the next Xbox will also drop disc drives, with Microsoft exploring digitalization of physical libraries. This week has left physical media enthusiasts concerned about the future of next-generation consoles. Cade Onder, a freelancer for IGN's news team, covers this story and more on Twitter @Cade_Onder.