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Sony PlayStation

Japan · Gaming

LeaveRussia detail: Withdrawal

Exited Russia

The PlayStation is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, in North America on 9 September 1995, in Europe on 29 September 1995, and in Australia on 15 November 1995.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 18/08/2025Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 13/08/2025 · Reference ↗

Rejects payments using Russian credit cards. Sony refused to open a PS Store game store in Kazakhstan due to Russian access. The Russians demanded 3 billion rubles for disconnecting from the PlayStation Store. EU Eyes Ban on Xbox, PlayStation Sales to Russia. Sony decided to leave Russia after its invasion of Ukraine and was among the first to support sanctions. In March 2022, console deliveries were stopped and the PlayStation Store was closed.

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Glob.Revenue, mln.USD
87789

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 exited · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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