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Sony Lifts PlayStation Revenue Outlook as PS5 Hits 84.2 Million

Sony raised its games revenue outlook on stronger software and network activity despite a profit hit from Bungie-related impairments.

Overview

  • Sony shipped 3.9 million PS5 consoles in the quarter ended September 30, bringing lifetime shipments to 84.2 million.
  • PlayStation software sales reached 80.3 million units for the quarter, and PlayStation Network monthly active users rose to 119 million year over year.
  • Sony increased its full-year Game & Network Services revenue forecast to ¥4.4 trillion.
  • Operating income for the games segment fell about 13% due in part to impairment losses recorded against Bungie assets tied to Destiny 2.
  • First-party title Ghost of Yōtei sold roughly 3.3 million copies in its first month as PS5 sales on a time-aligned basis remain close to PS4, with upcoming blockbusters viewed as potential demand drivers.