Sony Surpasses 80 Million PS5 Sales Ahead of Fifth Anniversary

Sony has announced that it has sold a remarkable 80.3 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles globally. This milestone was revealed during the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, which highlighted sales data up to June 30, 2025. The announcement comes just months ahead of the PS5’s fifth anniversary in November, a significant moment for the gaming console.

In comparison, Sony sold approximately 86.1 million units of its previous console, the PlayStation 4 (PS4), within the same timeframe. With five months remaining until the anniversary, the PS5 has a solid opportunity to close that gap. The upcoming release of Sucker Punch’s highly-anticipated game, Ghost of Yōtei, set to launch exclusively on PS5 on October 2, 2025, is expected to bolster sales further.

Despite its impressive sales figures, the PS5’s growth comes amid a relatively slower pace of major first-party game releases. This year, the primary exclusive title has been Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Additionally, PlayStation’s ambitious plans for multi-game live services have faced considerable challenges, with titles such as Concord launching and quickly shutting down, alongside several cancellations during development.

As Sony continues to navigate these challenges, economic factors may also play a role in the future performance of the PS5. The company has already raised the console’s price in regions such as Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, raising questions about potential price adjustments in other markets.

Looking ahead, it remains uncertain what additional titles PlayStation will unveil following the release of Ghost of Yōtei. Notable upcoming games, including Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine and Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, currently lack confirmed release windows.

With the PS5’s success clearly evident, the gaming community is eager to see how Sony will continue to innovate and expand its portfolio in a competitive market. The next few months will prove critical as the company aims to maintain its momentum and address the challenges ahead.