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A Disappointing Release Forces Sony to Bet Big on Two Other Games

One major launch missed the mark, but PlayStation isn’t backing down. See which titles Sony is betting on to keep the fiscal year on track.

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After Sony’s first big release of 2026 didn’t move the needle as much as the company had hoped, PlayStation is banking on two other titles to help make up some of the losses.

Marathon’s Slow Start

Although the Bungie shooter has been making frequent updates and finding unique ways to try and keep casual players engaged, Marathon sales haven’t quite hit the mark that Sony had hoped for.

Sony Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao discussed the financial performance of Marathon during a recent Q4 earnings call:

“In our studio business, earnings from Bungie’s title portfolio did not reach our expectations, so we downwardly revised our business plan and impaired the full amount of the fixed assets related to Bungie except for goodwill. Player receptions to Marathon is strong, with the game receiving a Metacritic score of 82........

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