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PlayStation Studios boss says changes introduced to avoid another Concord-like embarrassment

Including fewer live-service games
Recap: When it comes to major failures, there are epic fails, and then there's Concord. The game was only available for 14 days before being shut down over an embarrassingly low player count and sales. PlayStation Studios' boss says it's an experience he has learned from, and the company will be altering its development process to avoid a similar disaster.
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PlayStation 5 surpasses 80 million units: keeping pace with PS4, devastating Xbox Series

Leadership tells investors to expect a shift away from "hardware"
The big picture: The PlayStation 5 isn't slowing down – 80 million units sold proves that. But behind Sony's strong numbers is a strategic pivot that could reshape the future of gaming. Executives say they're moving away from a "hardware-centric business model" toward building platforms, communities, and cross-device experiences. If the shift sticks, the PS6 might not just be the next console – it could be the last.