SEGA Confirms Continued Support for Physical Games
SEGA has no intention of abandoning physical game releases, according to company president and COO Shuji Utsumi.
In a recent interview with Japanese publication Famitsu, Utsumi emphasized that SEGA continues to place strong value on physical media culture, even as the industry increasingly shifts toward digital distribution.
The comments come amid growing discussion following Sony’s announcement that it will end production of physical discs for new PlayStation titles after January 2028.
While some publishers have begun leaning more heavily into digital-only releases, Utsumi made clear that SEGA intends to pursue a dual approach.
“We were originally a platform provider, and of course, we still value our physical culture,” Utsumi said. “Rather than completely abandoning that, we are currently challenging ourselves to shift so that we can think about and act on the important aspects of digital media in parallel.”
Utsumi also acknowledged the growing importance of digital distribution, particularly as PC gaming continues to expand globally.
He noted that SEGA sees strengthening its digital strategy as essential for reaching players in markets where consoles are less dominant, while still maintaining a commitment to physical formats for those who prefer them.
The statement positions SEGA as one of the major publishers still actively supporting physical releases at a time when the long-term future of discs and cartridges is under increasing scrutiny across the industry.
