Sony has announced that PlayStation 5 sales have officially crossed the 75 million mark, following a record-breaking quarter in which 9.5 million units were sold between October and December 2024. This milestone brings the console closer to matching the PlayStation 4’s lifetime sales trajectory.
According to Sony’s latest financial results for the third quarter of 2025, overall revenue in the gaming division increased by 16% year-over-year, with operating income rising by 37%. The PlayStation Network (PSN) also saw record engagement, reaching 129 million monthly active users, a notable increase from 118 million in the previous quarter.
Game and Software Sales on the Rise
Alongside hardware sales, software, and digital content also saw steady growth. Sony reported that 95.9 million units of PS5 and PS4 software were sold during the quarter, up from 89.7 million in the same period last year. However, first-party game sales saw a slight decline, dropping from 12.3 million to 11.6 million units.
A key trend in the gaming industry is the shift toward digital downloads. Sony revealed that 74% of total game sales were digital, though this figure is down from last year’s 77%. The company attributed this minor decline to a higher share of physical sales during the holiday season.
PS5 Closing in on PS4’s Milestone
Despite the strong performance, the PS5 still trails the PS4 in total sales at this stage of its lifecycle. However, the gap has narrowed to just 1.5 million units.
Sales Journey of PS5:
- 7/18/2021: 10.0 million
- 12/31/2022: 30.0 million
- 7/16/2023: 40.0 million
- 12/9/2023: 50.0 million
Sony remains confident that upcoming game releases, including major first-party titles like Ghost of Yotei and third-party hits like Grand Theft Auto 6, will continue driving demand for the console.
The company also released the PS5 Pro in the last quarter, although specific sales figures for the upgraded model were not disclosed. Analysts suggest that the Pro version likely played a role in the overall hardware sales increase.
PlayStation Network and Subscription Growth
Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service saw a 20% year-over-year revenue increase, largely due to users upgrading to higher-tier memberships. The company also noted that 42% of PS5 buyers in the latest quarter were new to the PlayStation Network.
Looking Ahead
Sony reaffirmed that Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach remain on track for release later this year.
Further, the company has raised its fiscal year forecast for gaming and network services, expecting sales to reach ¥4.6 trillion ($29.9 billion), representing a 9.5% improvement from the previous fiscal year.
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