Sony Group Corp. said in an investor briefing that the company plans to increase production of the PS5 (Playstation 5) console to increase sales. Supply chain tension and low parts availability kept PS5 from selling its PS4 predecessor.
PS5 was available in the market in November 2020. The console is expected to close the gap with PS4 this year in terms of sales.
Beyond the initial increase, “we are planning major increases in console production, which will take us to production levels we had never reached before,” said Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, in a briefing for to investors.
While COVID-19 blockades in China continue to create uncertainty in the supply chain, “things are definitely improving,” he added.
Sony expects to sell 18 million consoles this year. Last year, the figure was 11.5 million
Describing a change in PlayStation that doesn’t just focus on single-player games exclusive to its platform, Ryan said more titles will be offered for PC and mobile in addition to live service games, which offer one game. continuously updated.
While PS4 and PS5 titles are expected to account for more than two-thirds of this year’s releases, PC and mobile titles will account for nearly half of new games in 2025.
“Initiatives to expand our audience … will have a profound effect on the shape of our gaming portfolio,” Ryan said.
(With contributions from agencies)
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