In the midst of the global disturbances caused by the introduction of the latest coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, Sony says that the PlayStation 5's scheduled launch later this year is on schedule.
In a statement on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's activities, Sony said it expects "no significant impact" for the current fiscal year for its gaming and network services division.
Additionally, a Sony spokeswoman told Bloomberg that the company does not see "any significant effects" from the coronavirus disruptions on the release of PlayStation 5.
Sony announced many shutdowns around the world for its offices and fabrication plants. The company has also said that travel restrictions have affected its profits,This has stopped Japanese engineers from traveling to other countries to assist with new product releases and production process guidance
With the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic not yet in sight, it remains to be seen if shutdowns and prohibitions imposed by national governments would ultimately have little bearing on the launch of the PlayStation 5. Although it may be true that the console will still be released on time, shutdowns in production will result in fewer units available
On launch, resulting in shortages of supply as manufacturing capacities recover and operate to meet the demand.
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