Ubisoft CEO Says Ending Disc Production Won't Disturb the Industry Much
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said during a Q&A session for the company's fiscal 2026-27 first-quarter earnings call that ending disc production for new PlayStation games will not significantly disrupt the industry. He pointed to the PC market's digital transition, which he said helped drive market growth, as a precedent. A questioner had asked about the potential impact on demand from the loss of the used-game market, where players sell old discs to fund new purchases. Guillemot acknowledged both pros and cons of a digital-only model but argued that the shift would not disturb the industry much. He also noted that going digital-only could help console makers offer more affordable hardware as costs face pressure. The comments, reported by multiple outlets including GamesRadar+, drew mixed reactions on Reddit. Some users argued that consoles lack alternative storefronts unlike PC, making the comparison invalid, while others agreed with Guillemot, saying the impact will not be huge and times are changing.