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The future of physical games is not looking great

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Players and game preservationists might need to prepare for a world without discs. Digital libraries are increasingly convenient, especially as console makers have made efforts to keep backwards compatibility across generations. Capcom reported that an astounding 93 percent of its game sales were for digital copies in its last fiscal year. Many of the most popular games are only available digitally, like Roblox and Fortnite.

Source: The VergePublished: 19 Jul 2026, 14:00