Sony Announces Official Marvel's Wolverine Sales Figure for the First Time, Raises PlayStation Sales Forecast With GTA 6 Imminent

Sony has raised its sales forecast for its gaming business by 6%, citing an increase in sales of non-first-party game software titles. Additionally, the company announced an official sales figure for Marvel's Wolverine for the first time, reporting that cumulative sales of the game had exceeded 2.4 million units as of November 4.

Sales of Wolverine, released on September 2023, lag behind previous PS5 exclusives, such as Ghost of Tsushima, which sold 3.3 million copies in 32 days, and Astro Bot, which sold 1.5 million units in 58 days after launch. Sony attributes the slower-than-expected sales of Wolverine to its focus on creating a unique action game experience and its praise from users for its immersive action, high-quality production, and rich storytelling.

Meanwhile, Sony's platform, the PlayStation, continues to expand and grow, with monthly active users (MAUs) increasing by 7% in September compared to the same month last year to a record high of 127 million accounts. Despite the decline in PS5 sales due to memory scarcity caused by the AI boom, Sony has managed to offset the impact by adjusting promotions, pricing, and implementing cost-reduction measures.