PlayStation 5 has already hit 80 million sales, and it could hit a century with this release

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has hit an impressive target. It has surpassed 80 million unit sales, setting a new milestone. As per the experts, with such strong momentum and some of the major PS5 game releases like GTA VI on the horizon, the console can potentially achieve a rarer feat, a 100-million mark.

It will make it join the most successful systems of Sony.

PlayStation 5 achieves a new milestone crossing 80 million sales

As confirmed recently, the latest figures of PlayStation 5 sales show that, as of June 30, 2025, 80.3 million units were shipped worldwide. The achievement comes after the solid 1st quarter within the current financial year of Sony, where an additional 2.5 million consoles were able to find their way to distributors and retailers.

Notably, the quarterly performance slightly edged out in the same period last year.

It shows the sustained demand for PS5, even after five years of its launch. Crossing the 80 million threshold, PS5 now firmly establishes itself as the dominant force. It suggests that it can surpass its iconic predecessor, the PS3, which sold 87 million.While PS5 still trails behind PS4, 117 million, some of the upcoming blockbuster titles can accelerate the sales further and push it closer to 100-million or rather a century milestone.

What is driving the success of Sony PlayStation 5?

The key factor behind the sustained performance of PS5 is the increasing engagement. 123 million active users are now boasted by PlayStation Network. It is up by 7 million subscribers. Even the games sales—PS4 and PS5, have surged with 65.9 million copies sold in the last quarter. It was 12.3 million more than the same period last year.Digital sales are dominating today. They make up to 83% of the total software purchases.

6.9 million sales have been contributed by first-party exclusives. This proves that the in-house studios of Sony remain a major draw. Especially with Grand Theft Auto 6 launching in May 2026, PS5’s growth is not expected to slow down.

Can PlayStation 5 surpass the 100 million landmark?

Given PS5’s current trajectory, there’s a strong chance that it will hit the 100 million sales mark. The early struggles of the console, like supply shortages, etc., are all now in the past.

It now allows more players to own one of the PS5 consoles.The $463 million investment of Sony in Bandai Namco Entertainment further hints at some future exclusive content that can further boost up PS5’s demand. Additionally, if PS5 is able to maintain its pace, it can soon surpass PS4 and be an inch closer to PS2’s 160 million sales. PS2, as believed, is one of the best-selling consoles of all time.Currently, all eyes are on the next move of Sony. Will PS5 Pro release or the price cuts increase its sales further ahead? Well, only time could tell. However, one thing that remains certain is that PlayStation 5’s journey will surely create an incredible mark.