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# Sony Confirms PlayStation 6 Development on Track

November 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM

> Sony CFO Lin Tao announces increased investment for the next-generation console as PlayStation 5 sales reach 97.9 million units.

**Sony** CFO **Lin Tao** confirmed during the latest earnings call that **PlayStation 6** development is on track. The company plans to ramp up preparations and begin significant investment in the next-generation platform starting in the upcoming fiscal year.

Current hardware performance remains steady with **PlayStation 5** sales reaching 97.9 million units, including 2.6 million sold last quarter. Sony has already aligned with key suppliers on the specific memory volumes required for the next fiscal year.

The gaming division reported a 9% revenue increase and an 89% surge in operating income. With monthly active users hitting 127 million in **September**, Sony is leveraging strong current engagement to fund and transition toward its future console hardware.



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