Xbox Holds 4% of US Physical Game Sales, Yet a New Microsoft Job Listing Has Fans Hoping Helix Keeps Discs

Xbox fans have noticed that three days ago, Microsoft published a job ad for an Xbox Games Supply Strategist on LinkedIn, sparking speculation that they might attempt to keep physical discs alive with the next-generation Helix console after Sony announced it would end physical disc production for all new PlayStation games in January 2028, all but confirming a digital-only future for the upcoming PlayStation 6.

Here’s the job description, by the way:

Microsoft is looking for a motivated & inspiring leader to join the Xbox Supply Chain team, responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain strategy & performance to enable achievement of the financial & overall category targets for Xbox Games.

The Xbox Games Supply Strategist will coordinate the launch of physical Xbox games across all platforms, lead development & oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensure that inventory is positioned…