Sony’s PlayStation 5 has surpassed 80.3 million units sold globally since its launch in November 2020, as detailed in the company’s latest quarterly financial report. This performance indicates a sustained growth trajectory across various segments of the PlayStation business.
The report highlights a slight increase in PS5 console sales, with 2.5 million units sold in Q1 2025, up from 2.4 million in Q1 2024. Software sales across both PS5 and PS4 platforms saw a significant boost, reaching 65.9 million copies sold in Q1 2025, compared to 53.6 million in Q1 2024.
Engagement with PlayStation Plus also demonstrated growth, with monthly active users climbing to 123 million in Q1 2025, an increase from 116 million in Q1 2024. Revenue from add-on content (DLC) experienced a modest rise, generating 292,609 million yen in Q1 2025, compared to 290,846 million yen in Q1 2024.
Despite current economic challenges and initial supply chain disruptions following its release, the PS5’s sales pace remains comparable to that of its predecessor, the PS4, at a similar point in its lifecycle. This indicates continued strength in PlayStation’s revenue from games, DLC, and hardware, alongside an expanding online player base.
