Exciting times are ahead for gamers, but if you’re looking for the cheapest Standard Editions of new titles, you won’t find them in physical stores anymore. Plus, it’s a bit of a mystery just how much data will actually come on those discs. Take, for instance, Doom: The Dark Ages; it requires a hefty 85GB download before you can dive in. While this is common for many PS5 games, PlayStation generally ensures their first-party releases come with physical media.
Fans who prefer tangible copies may feel the digital era is leaving them behind. Yet, there’s a silver lining: the option to buy and resell used copies remains. Meanwhile, Nintendo is coaxing its community into the future with Game-Key Cards. These cards allow Switch 2 games to install via servers while letting players use them on multiple consoles.
As for Xbox fans, Oblivion Remastered is set to launch with a physical edition for the Xbox Series X|S in October. However, it seems other major Xbox titles might not follow suit. The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 are examples where the shift to digital is evident. Likewise, Gears of War: Reloaded appears to be a digital-exclusive treat for Xbox enthusiasts. Despite these changes, the transition from disks and cartridges is swiftly underway, marking a new chapter in gaming.
