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Sony PlayStation’s first-party game sales rose to 32.1 million copies in FY2025, a modest rebound after a five-year decline from a peak of 58.4 million during 2020–21; the uptick follows the release of Ghost of Yōtei and comes amid prior output gaps and strategic cuts (Dark Outlaw Games, Bluepoint) as Sony slows PC ports to protect the PlayStation brand.
A credible leaker claims Sony's Days of Play 2026 will run May 27–June 10 with no PS5 console discounts, likely due to recent price increases; expect discounts on accessories, digital sales, and many physical PS4/PS5 titles, with Ghost of Yotei listed for sale, though Sony has not officially confirmed the lineup.
Sony is reportedly ending PC releases for its biggest first-party, single-player PS5 games, starting with Ghost of Yōtei and Saros; PlayStation chief Hermen Hulst told staff that future single-player narrative titles will be PlayStation-exclusive, a shift away from recent PC ports like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War.
Ghost of Yotei’s new Legends mode on PS5 is a sweeping, free update that adds multiplayer modes and cosmetics, with players and outlets hailing its value as the equivalent of a $30 DLC.
Ghost of Yotei on PS5 just dropped a 27GB Legends update that adds a free, robust co-op mode with four classes, each with skill trees and unlockable cosmetics; the mode includes story- and objective-based missions with increasing difficulty, expanding the experience in a manner similar to Ghost of Tsushima Legends.
Ghost of Yōtei Legends, a free online update for Sucker Punch’s PS5 open‑world samurai game, launches March 10 and adds a lobby for big fights and raids, plus familiar mini-games like Zeni Hajiki (coin flicking) and bamboo-strike challenges, along with a training area and a mini leaderboard to compare progress with friends.
Bloomberg reports Sony is pulling back from porting PS5 games to PC, cancelling a Ghost of Yōtei PC release and refocusing on console exclusives, with plans that could still change and no official comment from Sony.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the 2026 DICE Awards with eight nominations each, including Game of the Year, alongside other notable titles like Arc Raiders and Blue Prince. The event will also honor Evan Wells with the AIAS Hall of Fame induction, taking place in Las Vegas on February 12, 2026.
In 2025, ninja games made a significant comeback with six major releases, including new installments and remasters of classic franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, as well as new titles from Assassin's Creed and Sucker Punch, highlighting a renewed interest in stealthy warrior protagonists.
PlayStation is celebrating the success of Ghost of Yotei with limited-time free avatar downloads featuring characters from the game, available through region-specific codes. Additionally, a free multiplayer expansion called Ghost of Yotei Legends is planned for 2026, offering new story missions and survival modes, with no current plans for single-player DLC.
PS5 owners voted for Ghost Of Yōtei as their Game of the Year for 2025, despite Clair Obscur winning multiple awards at The Game Awards and Golden Joysticks. Ghost Of Yōtei, Sony’s exclusive, was supported strongly by fans and outperformed Clair Obscur in community votes, sales, and awards in categories like graphics and audio. The results highlight the community’s preference for Ghost Of Yōtei over the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur.
Sony reports a strong first half with PlayStation 5 reaching 84.2 million units sold, a sales boost for its game software including 3.3 million copies of Ghost of Yōtei, and an upward revision of its full-year gaming revenue forecast, driven by growth in network services and game sales.
Ghost of Yotei has sold over 3.3 million units in 32 days, surpassing expectations and ending online criticism, demonstrating strong support from gamers and marking a successful launch for the PS5 exclusive.
In October, Japanese players favored Ghost of Yōtei on PS5, topping the charts in Japan, while Battlefield 6 led in the West. Other popular titles varied by region, highlighting different gaming preferences across markets.
In October, Battlefield 6 dominated PS5 sales charts globally, outperforming expectations for Ghost of Yotei, which only managed second place despite Sony's marketing efforts. Other titles like ARC Raiders and Dispatch performed well, while Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 struggled to make a significant impact in the charts.