Sony Earned $15 Billion From Just 10 Games

Only 10 video game seriesSony PlayStation accounts for more than half of its annual revenues, equating to an expenditure of around $15 billion. Sony’s annual business division meeting underscores the dominance of just a handful of brands over the entire video game industry.

Just 10 Video Game Series Made $15 Billion on PlayStation Store Last Year

PlayStation is the largest platform in gaming by revenue, having generated a staggering $29.6 billion in revenue in FY23. While over 9,000 games were purchased from the PlayStation Store during that time, PlayStation gamers spent the bulk of their money on fewer than a dozen game franchises. According to Sony’s latest Games & Network Services annual segment report, just 10 video game franchises accounted for 51% of total revenue in FY23. Some of these games, like Genshin Impact and Fortnite, were single titles that generated nearly $15 billion in revenue during that period.

Genshin Impact

Top Winning Games and Series

These games are live service offerings with robust microtransaction options and are often referred to by analysts and pundits as “forever games” or “black hole games.” It’s worth noting that the list is diverse and includes both multiple games in a single series (like Call of Duty and Madden NFL) and single-game live games.

Here’s a list of the top-tier games that have generated $15 billion for Sony’s PlayStation brand. Note that the games and franchises are not listed in any particular order by revenue. If they were, Call of Duty and Fortnite would undoubtedly be at the top, followed by annual sports franchises like NBA 2K and Madden NFL. Another note: the $15 billion in sales is a mix of both full-game sales and microtransaction spending.

Top 10 Highest-Gaining Games on PlayStation Store

• EA Sports FC
• Apex Legends
• Call of Duty (all games)
• NBA 2K (all games)
• Fortnite
• Genshin Impact
• MLB The Show (all games)
• Destiny (all games)
• Grand Theft Auto V