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PlayStation 5 passes 100 million units sold ahead of GTA 6 launch
Sony says the console reached the mark on 10 November, with at least 2.1 million units shipped since 30 September.
Key takeaways
- Sony announced the PlayStation 5 passed 100 million units sold on 10 November 2026.
- At least 2.1 million consoles shipped since 30 September, when Sony reported 97.9 million sold.
- The PS5 launched in November 2020 and took almost six years to reach the mark.
- Sony has not confirmed a link between the sales pace and the upcoming GTA 6 release.
- Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said the company has not set a date for the PlayStation 6.
Sony confirms the milestone
Sony said the PlayStation 5 has sold more than 100 million units, reaching the figure on 10 November. The console launched in November 2020, so it took almost six years to get there.
The company had reported 97.9 million units sold as of 30 September. That means at least 2.1 million consoles were shipped between then and the 10 November mark, according to the figures Sony released.
A short list of 100-million consoles
The PS5 joins a small group of consoles that have passed 100 million units. According to Voxel, only seven video game systems have reached the figure, all made by Nintendo or Sony.
The PlayStation 4 hit the same number in June 2019, about five years and seven months after its launch. The PS5 took longer, in line with the slower start of its generation.
GTA 6 timing and the sales pace
The milestone comes shortly before Rockstar's GTA 6 arrives in November. Voxel notes that the timing of the recent shipments coincides with the final stretch of the game's launch campaign, but that any link between the two is speculation: Sony has not confirmed that GTA 6 drove the sales.
Sales of the PS5 have been slowing gradually, as usually happens with consoles in their sixth year on the market. GTA 6 will be released for the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S.
No date yet for a successor
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said during a call on the company's latest financial results that no date has been set for the PlayStation 6. David Gibson, a senior analyst at MST Financial, wrote in a report earlier this year that Sony expects the PS5's life cycle to be extended.
Gibson said the PS6 launch will probably be pushed back further than many expected, partly because a chip crisis has made hardware components considerably more expensive. Some analysts work with a launch in mid-2028, though Sony has given no official forecast.
Sources
1 reportThis article was drafted by Quest, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
Frequently asked questions
When did the PlayStation 5 reach 100 million units sold?
Sony said the console passed the mark on 10 November 2026, almost six years after its November 2020 launch.
Did GTA 6 cause the recent rise in PS5 sales?
Sony has not confirmed a link. Voxel reported that the timing of the shipments coincides with the GTA 6 launch campaign but called any connection speculation.
When will the PlayStation 6 launch?
Sony has not set a date. CEO Hiroki Totoki said no date had been decided, and some analysts expect mid-2028 or later.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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