Sony’s Q2 FY2025 financial results reveal impressive milestones: PlayStation 5 shipments reached 84.2 million units worldwide, while Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in just 32 days. These figures demonstrate PlayStation’s continued dominance despite entering its fifth year.
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PS5 Shipments Reach 84.2 Million Units
Sony shipped 3.9 million PS5 consoles during the July-September quarter, slightly up from 3.8 million in Q2 2024. This year-over-year growth in the console’s fifth year is remarkable, especially without major price cuts. The PS5 now trails the PS4 by just 2.1 million units when comparing launch-aligned timelines.
| Metric | Q2 FY2025 | Q2 FY2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 Shipments (Lifetime) | 84.2 million | 80.3 million | +3.9 million |
| PS5 Shipped (Quarter) | 3.9 million | 3.8 million | +0.1 million |
| Ghost of Yotei Sales | 3.3 million (32 days) | — | New release |
| Total Software Sales | 80.3 million units | 77.7 million | +2.6 million |
| First-Party Sales | 6.3 million | 5.3 million | +1.0 million |
| Digital Sales % | 72% | 70% | +2% |
| PSN Monthly Users | 119 million | 116 million | +3 million |
Ghost of Yotei’s Strong Debut
Ghost of Yotei launched October 1, 2025, and sold 3.3 million copies by November 2—just 32 days post-release. This positions it as a major first-party success, tracking closely with its predecessor Ghost of Tsushima’s initial performance despite a smaller install base.
Other PlayStation highlights include ASTRO BOT reaching 1.5 million units, Helldivers 2 hitting 12 million copies sold across platforms, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 achieving 10 million units, and God of War Ragnarök reaching 15 million copies.
Revenue for Gaming and Network Services grew 3.9% to ¥1,113.2 billion ($7.42 billion), though operating income fell 13.3% to ¥120.4 billion due to one-time Bungie-related impairment losses totaling ¥49.8 billion. Despite this, PlayStation Network expanded to 119 million monthly active users, up from 116 million.
Digital sales accounted for 72% of software purchases, up 2% year-over-year, reflecting gaming’s shift toward downloads. Learn more about PlayStation’s ecosystem on Sony’s official site.
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With the holiday season approaching and Ghost of Yotei’s momentum building, Sony expects strong Q3 performance and remains on track to meet full-year targets of ¥4,470 billion in sales.
FAQs
How many PS5 consoles have been shipped?
Sony has shipped 84.2 million PS5 units worldwide as of September 2025, with 3.9 million units shipped in Q2 alone.
How well did Ghost of Yotei sell?
Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in its first 32 days (October 1 – November 2, 2025), making it a major first-party hit.
