Sony confirms PlayStation 6 work is moving forward as planned
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Sony CFO Lin Tao confirmed that the upcoming console is moving forward as planned, with significant development efforts scheduled for the fiscal year beginning in April 2027.
Sony CFO Lin Tao says development of the PlayStation 6 is moving forward as planned. During a financial results call on November 5, Tao stated that the firm expects to achieve significant milestones regarding its future hardware throughout the fiscal year starting in April 2027. Sony plans to begin investing in the new platform from that period onward.
While Tao confirmed development is on track, CEO Hiroki Totoki previously stated that Sony has not decided on a release date for the PlayStation 6. Some analysts expect the console to arrive in 2028.
Sony reported that it moved 2.6 million units during the quarter ending September 30, bringing total lifetime sales to 97.9 million. The company also reported reaching 127 million monthly active users in September.
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