Amin Abbas 

Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced that PlayStation 5 sales have surpassed 10 million units worldwide since its global launch in November 2020, and it has become fastest-selling console in the history of the company.

“I can’t express enough the deep gratitude we feel for our passionate community of PlayStation fans who have embraced PlayStation 5, and the world-class development and publishing partners who bring such incredible gaming experiences to our platforms,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan in a press release.

“While PlayStation 5 has reached more households faster than any of our previous consoles, we still have a lot of work ahead of us as demand for PlayStation 5 continues to outstrip supply. I want gamers to know that while we continue to face unique challenges throughout the world that affect our industry and many others, improving inventory levels remains a top priority for Sony Interactive Entertainment.”

Veronica Rogers, SVP, Global Sales and Business Operations of Sony Interactive Entertainment shared a special message for the PS5 sales milestone:

“We are thrilled to announce that as of July 18, 2021, we have sold more than 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles globally. This makes PlayStation 5 the fastest-selling console in the history of Sony Interactive Entertainment and we couldn’t be more excited about the amazing response of our fans,” she said. 

“Pushing through supply challenges and a global pandemic, we’re proud to have delivered a transformational gaming experience that is captivating players around the world. Everyone at Sony Interactive Entertainment put their all into making the PlayStation experience better than ever. I’d like to call out a couple of teams who made especially important contributions,” she continued.

“Our Product Development team delivered amazing innovations including lightning-fast SSD, immersive 3D audio, and the dynamic DualSense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Their talent, perseverance, and creativity laid the foundation for the entire PlayStation 5 ecosystem,” Rogers said.

“Since the console launched in November, PlayStation Studios has accelerated the momentum of incredibly successful titles that showcase the capabilities of PlayStation 5. Looking ahead, the lineup of exclusive games coming from PlayStation Studios includes a new God of War from Santa Monica Studios, Gran Turismo 7 from Polyphony Digital, and Horizon Forbidden West from Guerrilla Games. Some of the highly anticipated games from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s partners include Battlefield 2042 from Electronic Arts, Deathloop from Bethesda, Far Cry 6 From Ubisoft, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits from Ember Lab”.

Rogers also praised the Hardware Engineering and Operations team as they played a vital role in providing the resources to build the physical components of the PlayStation 5 units and partnered with the global Business Operations teams to deliver PlayStation 5 from its origin point to customers globally. Rogers also expressed gratitude for the massive support received by fans and expressed commitment to giving users a quality experience.