PlayStation sees record high player numbers and increased revenue for Q2 2026, and a lot of that success is down to Marvel's Wolverine
As part of today's (Thursday 5th November, 2026) financial results, Sony has confirmed that monthly active users, referred to as MAU, across both PlayStation 4 and 5, reached 127 million in September. This represents a seven percent growth year-on-year for the company, and sets a new record high. Read more
Sony's PlayStation division reported record high player numbers and increased revenue for Q2 2026, with a significant portion of this success attributed to Marvel's Wolverine. In September, the platform had 127 million monthly active users, representing a seven percent growth year-on-year, and total play time increased by four percent.
This resulted in a nine percent year-on-year revenue growth for Game & Network Services, leading to an 83 percent increase in operating profit. Despite mixed reception to Marvel's Wolverine, the game sold 2.4 million copies in 50 days, contributing to the positive performance. However, PS5 hardware sales continued to decline, with 2.6 million units sold in the reporting period, down from 4 million in the same quarter of 2025.
Sony's CFO, Lin Tao, stated that the PlayStation 6 is on track and progressing as scheduled, with solid progress expected in 2027. The company remains focused on converting active accounts into more viable customers, and Tao emphasized that the decline in PS5 sales is part of the natural console cycle.
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