We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation." Hulst, meanwhile, will continue to oversee Sony's first-party games.

Sony has chosen long-serving finance head Hiroki Totoki as its next chief executive as the Japanese technology giant overhauls its leadership while steering a multibillion-dollar push into producing more original content.

Sony Corp. has shaken up its leadership ranks, naming Hiroki Totoki as corporate CEO while Hideaki Nishino is elevated to CEO of Sony Interactive.

Hiroki Totoki is now the CEO of Sony Corporation, as Hideaki Nishino is now the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Hideaki Nishino will be promoted to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s sole president and CEO on April 1, 2025. He was previously appointed co-CEO of PlayStation alongside Hermen Hulst in June 2024. The company leadership announcement stated that Hermen Hulst will maintain his position as CEO of Studio Business Group and report to his new superior,

Sony has announced that PlayStation Plus subscribers will stop getting free monthly PS4 games starting in 2026, as the company shifts focus to PS5 owners. However, Sony acknowledges that subscribers may still occasionally receive PS4 games through PS Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog after the change.

You’ll still have access to monthly PS4 games you’ve already redeemed, but Sony is shifting its focus more fully to PS5.