PS5 Sales Soar to Unprecedented Heights as Spider-Man 2 Hits 5 Million Copies Sold
Spider-Man 2 swings to incredible success, selling 5 million copies, while the PS5 continues its remarkable ascent in sales
Sony revealed new sales figures for Spider-Man 2 and the PlayStation 5 during its latest earnings briefing. In just 11 days, Spider-Man 2 surpassed 5 million copies sold, with 2.5 million copies sold within the first 24 hours, breaking PlayStation sales records.
Regarding PS5 hardware sales, the console sold an additional 4.9 million units during the most recent quarter, bringing the total sold as of September 30 to 46.6 million. In comparison, during the same quarter last year, Sony sold 3.3 million PS5 consoles. The rise in console sales can largely be attributed to improved availability.
Looking ahead to the upcoming holiday quarter, expectations are high. Sony's sales of PS5 consoles during the previous year's holiday quarter reached an impressive 7.1 million units. This year, Sony has introduced the slimmed-down PS5 console, which has the potential to further boost sales. Additionally, there are enticing offers available, such as the opportunity to purchase a new PS5 slim bundled with Spider-Man 2 for $500.
The PlayStation Network experienced a significant increase in monthly active users, reaching 107 million during the last quarter, compared to 102 million in the same period last year. Sony also achieved remarkable game sales, with a total of 67.6 million games sold across both the PS4 and PS5 platforms. Of these sales, first-party games accounted for 4.7 million copies. It's worth noting that Spider-Man 2 was launched on October 20, which fell outside of the reporting period ending on September 30. In terms of the digital/physical split, digital sales accounted for 67% of PlayStation games sold during the quarter.
Sony's latest financial report reveals that the company has decided to postpone the release of half of its anticipated live-service games. Initially, Sony had planned to launch a total of 12 games by 2025; however, this figure has now been reduced to six. Among the affected titles is Naughty Dog's highly anticipated multiplayer game, The Last of Us.
Furthermore, with the upcoming Black Friday holiday shopping season on the horizon, there are already incredible deals available for the PS5 that you can take advantage of right away.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled to witness the meteoric rise of the PS5 and the phenomenal success of Spider-Man 2. The fact that Spider-Man 2 sold 5 million copies in just 11 days is a testament to the game's exceptional quality and the enduring popularity of the Spider-Man franchise.
Moreover, the continuous increase in PS5 sales, now reaching 46.6 million units, showcases the console's strong appeal among gamers. The introduction of the slimmed-down PS5 model and enticing bundle offers, such as the one with Spider-Man 2, are likely to further drive sales during the upcoming holiday season.
However, the postponement of half of Sony's anticipated live-service games raises some concerns. While it may be a strategic move to ensure the delivery of high-quality experiences, it could potentially leave fans disappointed and eager for new content.
Overall, as a Gen Z netizen, I'm excited about the current state of the gaming industry, particularly with the success of the PS5 and Spider-Man 2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more exciting announcements and releases in the near future.
