In 2009, Nintendo’s late president Satoru Iwata predicted the rise of digital games, and 17 years later Sony may have proved him almost right

Late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata foresaw the industry’s digital shift over twenty years. His 2009 prediction closely matches the current pace of game distribution changes. Sony will stop producing PlayStation 5 discs from 2028, aligning with Iwata’s timeline. Grand Theft Auto VI will be digital-only, and Nintendo offers Game-Key Cards. Physical games persist, but the industry’s digital transition continues as predicted.