The company has expected to manufacture 15 million consoles by March 2022, which is slightly more modest than the 16 million it announced last month. The issue is caused by the persistent global chip shortage, which has been a persistent problem for many industries, not just gaming. The game had been delayed for this reason to 2022 earlier this week. The outlet also notes that logistical challenges arise from the uneven production of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts in countries where these chips are being made. To be a success, one million fewer consoles isn’t a drastic reduction, and PlayStation could continue its relatively steady production of the new-year consoles. Source: Bloomberg.
