Rockstar Games co-founder says companies should provide physical games “if people want that”

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has shared his thoughts on the growing debate over physical media, saying companies should continue offering games on disc if that’s what players want, even if he personally has no preference. Houser spoke during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 alongside former Rockstar collaborator Lazlow Jones. His comments come weeks after Sony’s announcement that PlayStation would stop producing physical disc games from January 2028 spurred debate around digital ownership and game preservation. Dan Houser shares thoughts on physical games Speaking to IGN, Houser, when asked whether he cared about seeing games released physically, said he wasn’t personally attached to the format but believed players should still have the choice if there’s demand for disc-based games.