For fans of Blu-rays, the physical media format, there hasn’t been much good news lately. In the past several months, Sony announced that after an 18-year run, it would stop producing recordable Blu-ray discs.

Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.

It's been a nail-biting time to be a 4K Blu-ray fan, as the players we rely on to spin our discs are beginning to show their age. Thankfully, Sony has given the format a vital lifeline, as it has just launched its first new model in over five years – a refreshed version of a five-star favourite that can be found on our best 4K Blu-ray players list.

There is a bit of good news if you're still holding on to physical 4K Blu-ray discs, even though it’s 2025. Sony is still manufacturing new Blu-ray players. The UBP-X700/K Is Sony’s First New Blu-ray Player Since 2018 First spotted by Flatpanelshd,