Sony confirms PlayStation 6 development as PS5 sales reach 97.9 million units
Sony has confirmed that development for the PlayStation 6 is underway, while reporting that cumulative PS5 sales have reached 97.9 million units.
Sony’s latest financial report confirms the company has commenced formal preparations for its next-generation console, the PlayStation 6. According to Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki, the company expects to reach significant development milestones during the 2027 fiscal year.
The report highlights a strong fiscal performance for the current period, with gaming division sales rising 9% and operating profit increasing by 89%. Sony managed to offset rising memory component costs through a combination of cost-reduction measures and retail price adjustments.
Cumulative sales for the PlayStation 5 currently stand at 97.9 million units. As the company shifts focus toward next-generation hardware, Sony plans to sustain its revenue growth through expanded software offerings and digital services to maintain user engagement.