Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine
PlayStation 5 console sales rose 22% in September 2026, likely driven by the release of Marvel's Wolverine. Xbox and Nintendo console sales declined during the same period. The surge in PS5 sales is attributed to the successful launch of Wolverine, which became the best-selling game in the US for the month. This boost in sales comes ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI release.
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- ✓ PlayStation 5 console sales increased by 22% in September 2026
- ✓ Marvel's Wolverine was a primary driver of the 22% increase in PS5 sales
- ✓ Marvel's Wolverine became the best-selling game in the US for September 2026
- ✓ Xbox Series sales dropped 27% in September 2026
What changed
The confirmation of Marvel's Wolverine as a primary driver of the 22% increase in PS5 sales, with multiple sources corroborating this information.
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PlayStation 5 Sales Jump 22% in September 2026
PlayStation 5 console sales rose 22% in September 2026, likely driven by the release of Marvel's Wolverine. Xbox and Nintendo console sales declined during the same period. The surge in PS5 sales is attributed to the successful launch of Wolverine, which became the best-selling game in the US for the month. This boost in sales comes ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI release.
Why it matters
The video game industry is experiencing a shift in console sales, with Sony's PlayStation 5 seeing significant growth while competitors face declines. Marvel's Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games, played a crucial role in driving PS5 sales. The game's success contributed to a 22% year-over-year increase in PS5 unit sales in the United States.
What is confirmed
- PlayStation 5 console sales increased by 22% in September 2026
- Marvel's Wolverine was a primary driver of the 22% increase in PS5 sales
- Marvel's Wolverine became the best-selling game in the US for September 2026
- Xbox Series sales dropped 27% in September 2026
Still unconfirmed
- Grand Theft Auto VI reveal contributed to PS5 sales increase
What to watch next
- Grand Theft Auto VI release on November 19, 2026
- Holiday season console sales figures
- Impact of other upcoming games on console sales
confidence 92%Sources used for this update (13)
- IGN — Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine
- PlayStation.Blog — PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads
- GamesIndustry.biz — Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2
- Bloomberg — ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Fuels 22% Jump in Sony PlayStation 5 Sales
- Pure Xbox — Xbox & Nintendo Console Sales Suffer YoY Decreases In New September 2026 US Report
- GameSpot — Xbox's Hardware Problem: September Sales Drop To New Low Amid Sony’s Market Dominance
- https://tech-insider.org/ — Xbox Sales Fall 27% as PS5 Jumps 22% in US [2026]
- Kotaku — There’s Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026
- www.ign.com — PlayStation 5 Console Sales Up 22% Ahead of GTA 6 - IGN
- nordic.ign.com — Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due ...
- everygame.gg — PS5 US sales up 22 percent in September 2026 | News ...
- tech4gamers.com — Marvel’s Wolverine Was The Driving Force ... - Tech4Gamers
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