PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Decline Over Past 5 Years

On the eve of Sony’s crucial State of Play showcase, new data has revealed a steady decline in first-party PlayStation game sales over the past five years, although 2025's Ghost of Yotei helped reverse the trend.

As Sony faces declining first-party game sales, the company has increased the price of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus subscriptions. The pressure is on for Sony to deliver during State of Play, with fans eager for updates from a range of first-party developers who haven't released new games in years.

Data indicates that Sony has sold fewer copies of games published or developed for PlayStation consoles each year since April 2020, with a notable reversal in the trend in the last financial year thanks to Ghost of Yotei's release.

Despite some high-profile failures, Sony has seen success with titles like Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2, Insomniac's Spider-Man series, God of War Ragnarök, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West. However, the overall trend shows a decline in first-party game sales, prompting Sony to focus on PlayStation exclusivity for single-player narrative titles.

The data also highlights a lack of new releases for PlayStation 5, with several major developers like Naughty Dog and Polyphony having not launched new games in years. The cancellation of several games has further impacted Sony's release schedule, leaving gaps in its lineup.

Looking ahead, Sony anticipates increased sales with upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. State of Play is expected to provide more insights into Sony's future game lineup.