New PlayStation Studio PS5 Game's Launch Sales Bombed
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Key Points:
- The latest PlayStation Studios first-party game, Marathon by Bungie, has reportedly underperformed in early sales on the PS5, with an estimated 217,000 copies sold on Sony's platform out of 1.2 million total across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- These sales figures, supported by a source close to Bungie and reported by Forbes, are considered concerning given the high costs associated with Bungie and the studio's acquisition by Sony.
- PlayStation Studios is currently facing financial challenges, including studio closures, layoffs, and project cancellations, partly due to rising video game development budgets.
- Bungie's financial strain from Marathon's modest launch sales could contribute to further difficulties for Sony, highlighting the risks involved with expensive studio acquisitions.
