New figures reviewed by multiple outlets indicate that Sony’s sales of first-party PlayStation exclusive games have fallen over the past five years. Both sources point to a downward trend beginning after Sony’s 2020 fiscal year, with sales generally decreasing through subsequent years. One outlet reports that the decline is not constant, describing a brief increase in 2025 before the broader pattern of lower sales continues. Another source highlights the magnitude of the drop by comparing fiscal year 2024 with 2020, saying 2024’s sales are close to half of 2020’s figure.
The articles frame the change in the context of Sony’s strategy of relying on in-house development and exclusive titles as a core differentiator for PlayStation. They do not attribute the decline to a specific cause, but note that Sony continues to invest in first-party studios and has historically positioned PlayStation as the only platform for certain games. Overall, the coverage centers on the reported sales pattern rather than changes to individual titles or release schedules.
