Sony's PS5 Sales Peak as Company Misses Revised Targets
Despite shipping 20.8 million units last fiscal year, the PlayStation 5 has entered its decline phase with future sales expected to drop further.
- PS5 lifetime sales reached 59.2 million units, just shy of PS4's performance at the same stage.
- Sony's gaming division saw increased profitability, driven by third-party software sales.
- Helldivers 2 became the fastest-selling Sony-published game, with 12 million copies sold in 12 weeks.
- Sony anticipates selling 18 million PS5 units in the current fiscal year, down from last year's 20.8 million.
- Sony announced a stock split and buyback program to enhance shareholder value.