Sony’s PS5 First-Party Slump Isn’t the Whole Story
TL;DR
Sony’s PS5-first-party game sales fell from 58.4 million in FY20 to 28.9 million in FY24, but the article argues that this decline isn’t the full picture. Factors like higher $70 launch-price points, fewer game releases, the shift to PS Plus Extra, discounts becoming less aggressive, ongoing live-service strategies, evergreen titles, cross-gen development, and more PC ports all reshape revenue and engagement beyond unit counts. When these contextual elements are considered, the trend is nuanced rather than simply negative, with the author hoping upcoming titles and strategies will improve the outlook.
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