Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Says End of Physical Discs Is ‘Super Sad’

Sandfall said PlayStation’s plan to reduce physical disc releases is understandable as a business move, but still disappointing for players and creators who value tangible media.

The team said the physical edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mattered to the studio, and seeing retail copies on shelves made the game feel truly real.

The comments highlight industry concerns that a digital-only future could weaken ownership, collectibility, and the preservation value of physical game releases.