Sony’s first‑party PlayStation game sales have trended downward over the past five years, with only a partial rebound in 2025 driven in part by Ghost of Yotei.

Sony’s annual results since 2020 show a persistent decline in first‑party unit sales even as console sales and multi‑million‑selling games continued, and remakes/remasters have not reversed the trend.

By the end of Sony’s 2024 fiscal year, total Sony‑published game sales fell to 28.9 million, less than half of 2020, due to a smaller release calendar and only a couple of major exclusives each year in recent periods.

Destiny 2’s final update is planned for June 9 as Bungie pivots toward Marathon and other projects, signaling ongoing strategic adjustments.

Optimism centers on upcoming titles like Marvel’s Wolverine and Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with anticipation for further announcements at State of Play.

For 2026, Sony has two announced first‑party exclusives—Wolverine and Saros—alongside external titles, with expectations for a major State of Play and potential reveals such as a new God of War.

The piece underscores the importance of upcoming State of Play events to reassure investors and fans that PlayStation can deliver steady first‑party releases over the next 12–18 months, including Wolverine and other major announcements.

Industry context notes that blockbuster games now require longer development cycles and larger investments, with consumer habits shifting post‑pandemic.

Sony’s shift toward studio acquisitions and live‑service titles is criticized as potentially wasteful, highlighted by the Bungie acquisition for $3.7 billion and an impairment loss around $765 million.

High‑profile releases and ongoing franchises include Helldivers 2 as a strong PS Studios launch, alongside Spider‑Man titles, God of War, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon, while several major projects have stalled or been canceled.

Fewer brand‑new releases from major Sony studios and a wave of canceled live‑service initiatives have narrowed the release slate.

Overall, the picture is mixed: total game sales are rising, but stronger first‑party output is needed to sustain growth and investor confidence.