Sony writes off $765M Bungie impairment as Q4 operating income plunges 41.6%

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Sony’s full-year Games & Network Services earnings rose 12% on software and network services, but Q4 operating income fell 41.6% after a ¥120.1 billion ($765 million) impairment tied to Bungie’s portfolio (Destiny 2, Marathon) underperformed; PS5 hardware sales declined while software and network services helped stabilize results, and Sony signaled potential price adjustments to support profitability.
- PlayStation records $765m impairment loss from Bungie as operating income falls 41.6% in Q4 GamesIndustry.biz
- Sony Reports $765 Million Impairment Loss Due to Underperformance of Marathon Developer Bungie IGN
- Sony Backs ‘Marathon’ Even After $765 Million In Bungie Impairment Losses Forbes
- Sony Suffers $765 Million Loss Over Bungie as Marathon Continues to Backslide Insider Gaming
- Sony Isn't Bailing On Marathon Despite Bungie's Poor Earnings Kotaku
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