Sony’s PlayStation 5 has officially surpassed 100 million units shipped worldwide, reaching another major milestone nearly six years after its launch in November 2020.
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s updated sales figures, the PS5 crossed the 100 million mark as of November 10, 2026. The achievement comes just days before the console’s sixth anniversary and makes it the fourth PlayStation home console to reach the milestone.
In Brief
- Sony confirms that PS5 worldwide shipments have surpassed 100 million units as of November 10, 2026.
- The console shipped at least 2.1 million additional units since September 30.
- PS5 reached the milestone slightly slower than PS4, which took around five years and seven months.
- Sony could extend the PS5’s lifespan, with the PlayStation 6 release window still unconfirmed.
PS5 Officially Surpasses 100 Million Units Shipped
Sony Interactive Entertainment has updated its official business data, confirming that the PlayStation 5 has shipped more than 100 million consoles worldwide.
The milestone follows Sony’s recent financial report, which revealed that PS5 lifetime shipments had reached 97.9 million units by September 30, 2026.
This means Sony shipped at least another 2.1 million consoles in roughly six weeks.
The PS5 now joins three other PlayStation consoles that have crossed 100 million shipments:
- PlayStation 2: Over 160 million units
- PlayStation 4: Over 117 million units
- Original PlayStation: Over 102.4 million units
- PlayStation 5: Over 100 million units
These figures represent consoles shipped to retailers, rather than confirmed purchases by consumers.
PS5 Took Longer Than PS4 to Reach 100 Million Sales
While the PS5 has achieved impressive sales numbers, it took slightly longer to reach the milestone than its predecessor.
The PlayStation 4 crossed 100 million shipments in June 2019, approximately five years and seven months after its November 2013 launch.
Meanwhile, the PS5 took almost six years.
However, the PS5 faced several challenges during its early years, including global semiconductor shortages, supply constraints, and multiple price increases.
Despite those setbacks, the console has maintained relatively strong sales throughout its lifecycle.
Sony Could Extend the PS5 Lifecycle Before PlayStation 6
Although PS5 hardware sales have started slowing down, Sony’s current-generation console could remain relevant for several more years.
According to a report from Video Games Chronicle, industry analyst David Gibson previously suggested that Sony expects to extend the PS5’s lifecycle, potentially pushing the PlayStation 6 launch further back than anticipated.
Sony has yet to announce an official PS6 release date.
Meanwhile, the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, could provide another boost to PS5 sales as players prepare for Rockstar’s highly anticipated game.
With 100 million shipments already behind it, the PS5 still has room to grow before Sony moves on to its next console generation.
