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PS5’s Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever
Sony reported 125 million monthly active PlayStation users at the end of June 2026, up 2% from a year earlier despite a small seasonal decline from the previous quarter. The figures matter because Sony sees player engagement as closely linked to spending, and it expects a record-breaking financial year, potentially boosted by major releases during Christmas.
Its network services division, which includes PlayStation Plus, generated ¥208.6 billion (about $1.3 billion) in quarterly sales, more than 20% higher year on year and above any quarter in the previous financial year. Sony’s active-user total was below the prior quarter’s 126 million but remains within reach of last Christmas quarter’s 133 million peak; the article suggests GTA 6 and a possible new Call of Duty could drive further growth.
In short
- PlayStation monthly users rose 2% year on year to 125 million.
- PS Plus-related services generated about $1.3 billion in quarterly sales.
- Sony expects major Christmas releases to lift engagement and spending.
Explained simply
Sony’s PlayStation business includes consoles, games and online services. Monthly active users are people who use PlayStation each month, while PlayStation Plus is a paid subscription service that offers online play and other benefits.
The network services division earns money from subscriptions and other PlayStation online activity. Sony tracks how many people use PlayStation because regular engagement can create more opportunities for spending on games and services, alongside revenue from console sales.
Major game releases can bring more people to PlayStation or encourage existing users to play more. Sony’s financial year runs from April to March, so the Christmas period falls in its third quarter.
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