Ghost of Yōtei Helps Sony Earn More from Games, Even as PS5 Sales Slow
Sony made good money in its third-quarter results, thanks to the big hit game Ghost of Yōtei. It helped digital game sales grow 6% to about $4.8 billion. But PS5 console sales dropped a bit, and higher memory chip costs could cause issues.
Sony says Ghost of Yotei sales are outperforming Tsushima and that the PS5 sequel “significantly” contributed to its latest earnings results.https://t.co/itmieymqt1 pic.twitter.com/VssnQCDXCW
— VGC (@VGC_News) February 5, 2026
Sony’s money boss, Lin Tao, said Ghost of Yōtei made by Sucker Punch did amazing. It came out on October 2, 2025, and sold 3.3 million copies fast. That’s better than the first game, Ghost of Tsushima, did at launch. This pushed PlayStation Store game sales to a new record, helped by big games from other companies and hot new releases. Games like Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show also brought steady cash from ongoing play.
Public reactions on (X) Twitter to this news show a clear divide between skepticism and support.
One user questioned Sony’s claim that sales were strong, pointing out that no exact numbers were shared and arguing that Sony’s silence—given its history of proudly sharing figures—suggests the game may not have met expectations.
Sales are good but provides no numbers
Numbers that show it didn't sell well….
Sony, a Company that loved to brag with numbers not providing numbers is an OBVIOUS sign the game failed to meet expectations.
— Crazed (@Crazed_Lfc) February 5, 2026
In contrast, another user reacted positively, expressing happiness about the news and praising Ghost of Yōtei as a fantastic game.
Glad to hear it. Ghost of yotei was a fantastic game.
— Evan Meyers (@smiley1026) February 5, 2026
A third response defended Sony by suggesting that the company would not mislead investors, implying trust in the official statement.
@TheRealJTV4K60 is this enough to convince you ? They wouldn't lie to their investors.
— KINGDAVE from Los blancos. (@king_249) February 5, 2026
PS5 console sales fell 16% to 8 million during the holidays, compared to 9.5 million last year. Total PS5s sold so far: over 92 million. The market got tougher, but Sony stuck to its plan. Tao said games and online services are now the stars, making up for fewer console buys as the PS5 gets older.
There’s a shortage of memory chips, which might raise PS5 prices. Tao said it will affect new consoles a little, but Sony can handle it. They’ll talk to suppliers, focus on selling more games to people who already own PS5s, and grow other money-makers. Slowing of sales was expected this late in the console’s life.
Sony is excited for Marathon on March 5, 2026, after pushing back its launch. In short, strong games beat weak hardware sales. Sony is shifting to digital fun.
