Sony Stops Selling PlayStation Consoles and Software in Russia.

Sony has halted the sale of its PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, becoming another major brand to exit the country due to the war in Ukraine.

A representative from Sony’s video games division stated that the company has suspended all deliveries of software and hardware to the country, as well as the launch of the new racing game Gran Turismo 7. PlayStation Store will also no longer be available in Russia.

“Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) stands with the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine. To support humanitarian efforts, Sony Group Corporation has announced a donation of $2 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the international non-governmental organization Save the Children to aid the victims of this tragedy,” the company’s statement said.

Famous brands such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks have also suspended their operations in Russia due to the outcry over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Last week, video game companies began taking measures to sever ties with Russia. CD Projekt, the developers of the sci-fi game Cyberpunk 2077, and Electronic Arts announced that they would block all game sales and content in Russia and Belarus.

On Friday, Microsoft announced it would halt all new sales of its products and services in Russia, including Xbox gaming consoles, software, and subscription services. Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, followed suit the next day, stating that it was “ceasing commerce with Russia in our games.”