PS5’s Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever
Sony has reported that PlayStation reached 125 million monthly active users as of the end of Q1 2026, which concluded on June 30th. This represents a 2% year-over-year increase compared to 123 million monthly active users during the same quarter in 2025. The consistent growth demonstrates sustained engagement with the PlayStation platform, indicating that the console ecosystem continues to attract and retain players.
Beyond user growth metrics, PlayStation Plus subscription services are performing at record revenue levels, highlighting the increasing financial contribution of premium online services to Sony’s gaming division. The strong monetisation performance of PlayStation Plus reflects both the expanding user base and growing player adoption of the subscription service’s premium tiers and offerings.
The combined strength of user growth and PS Plus revenue growth suggests a healthy ecosystem. As the PlayStation 5 continues through its lifecycle, Sony’s ability to maintain user engagement while growing subscription revenue indicates successful execution of its platform strategy and service-oriented business model.