PS5 Sales Reach 97.9 Million Worldwide as Marvel’s Wolverine Surpasses 2.4 Million Copies Sold
In a nutshell
- Sony has announced that PlayStation 5 shipments have reached 97.9 million units worldwide as of September 30, 2026.
- Marvel’s Wolverine has sold 2.4 million copies as of November 4, 2026.
- PlayStation Network now boasts 127 million monthly active users, up eight million year-over-year.
Sony has revealed its latest financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, confirming that PS5 sales have surpassed 97.9 million units worldwide.
During the three-month period ending September 30, Sony shipped 2.6 million PS5 units, representing a decrease of 0.9 million units compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Marvel’s Wolverine Climbs Past 2.4 Million Units Sold
Sony also shared an update on one of its biggest first-party releases, revealing that Marvel’s Wolverine has sold 2.4 million copies worldwide as of November 4, 2026.
Developed by Insomniac Games, the title joins Sony’s growing lineup of successful PlayStation Studios releases and marks another strong performer in the company’s first-party portfolio.
PlayStation Network Continues to Grow
Apart from hardware and software sales, Sony reported continued growth across its online ecosystem. According to the company, PlayStation Network now has 127 million monthly active users, an increase of eight million users compared to the same period last year.
The increase highlights sustained engagement across PlayStation platforms, even as the current console generation approaches the 100 million shipment milestone.
PS5 Software Sales Increase Year-Over-Year
Combined software sales across PS5 and PS4 totaled 88.2 million units during the quarter, up 7.9 million units year-over-year.
Of that figure, 8.2 million units came from first-party titles, representing an increase of 1.9 million units from the previous fiscal year. Sony also revealed that 78% of software sales were digital full-game downloads, reflecting the continued shift toward digital purchases among PlayStation users.
