Sony lifts annual profit forecast 9% as PS5 shipments reach 97.9 million
Sony says next-generation platform preparation is on schedule and next-gen R&D is progressing as planned, according to its Q2 report.
Sony raised its full-year profit forecast by 9 percent in its second-quarter financial report and said preparation for its next-generation platform is progressing as scheduled, according to Game Developer.
The company shipped 2.6 million PlayStation 5 units in the quarter, bringing total PS5 shipments to 97.9 million.
Sony CFO Lin Tao said next-generation research and development is on schedule, and that the investment amount will have a large impact in the second half.
Sony also said it intends to make solid progress in preparing for the next-generation platform in the next fiscal year. Earlier, CEO Hiroki Totoki had expressed skepticism about whether the memory crisis could affect next-generation plans.
Software sales
Marvel's Wolverine sold 2.4 million copies in the two months since release, and Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in its first month.
Before this report, Sony had reported that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 sold 2.5 million copies on its first day of release.
Quick answers
How many PlayStation 5 units has Sony shipped?
Sony has shipped 97.9 million PlayStation 5 units, including 2.6 million in the latest quarter.
By how much did Sony raise its profit forecast?
Sony lifted its full-year profit forecast by 9 percent in its Q2 financial report.
How many copies did Ghost of Yotei sell?
Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in its first month.