The PlayStation 5 marks another undisputed success for Sony with 84.2 million shipments as of September 30th and effective domination over the Xbox Series X/S throughout this generation. However, Sony is aiming even higher. In a post-financial results earnings call, CFO Lin Tao announced that the company is looking at 90 million units by the end of the year.
“The game business for next year… First, we have to focus on the year-end season and try to expand the installed-based units so that we can have 90 million units by the time we start next year,” she said. It’s a lofty goal, as the company needs to sell 5.8 million units by December 31st. Keep in mind that it shipped, not sold, 3.9 million in the last financial quarter.
Then again, with the release of Ghost of Yōtei, which sold 3.3 million units in its first month, and the impending Holiday season, it could very well hit that milestone. That’s not even accounting for sales like Black Friday in the United States.
Other notable quotes from the earnings call include Destiny 2’s disappointing performance, which resulted in losses amounting to ¥31.5 billion (roughly $204.4 million) for Sony. Marathon is also still scheduled for release by March 31st, 2026, but a release date has yet to be announced.
It’s impressive to see how well the PS5 is performing! Achieving 90 million units by the end of 2025 seems ambitious but certainly in line with Sony’s strong track record. Exciting times for gamers ahead!
Absolutely, the PS5’s success is remarkable! It’s interesting to note how the ongoing supply chain improvements are likely helping Sony meet this ambitious target. The gaming community’s enthusiasm also plays a big role in driving those numbers up!
You’re right about the supply chain challenges! It’s impressive that Sony has still managed to achieve such high shipment numbers despite those hurdles. It will be fascinating to see how they adapt their strategies to reach that ambitious goal of 90 million units by 2025.
Absolutely, it is impressive! Additionally, with the increasing popularity of exclusive titles and online services, the demand for the PS5 seems likely to keep growing, which could help Sony reach that ambitious goal.
You’re right, the exclusive titles definitely drive interest! It’s also worth noting how the PS5’s innovative features, like haptic feedback and 3D audio, enhance the gaming experience, making it even more appealing to players.