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Sony dives into 'extended reality' with $2bn R&D war chest

Japan electronics giant to focus on live-game titles to catch up to Microsoft

Sony is aiming for 60% of game development costs for its PlayStation 5 to be in the live service field by fiscal 2026. (Image courtesy of Sony)

TOKYO -- Sony Group will ramp up R&D spending in its game business, as it seeks to hone technology in live service games and the emerging field of "extended reality" that blends physical and digital worlds. 

The company will pour 300 billion yen (about $2.13 billion) into research and development for its game segment for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. The amount, which will account for around 40% of its total R&D spending, surpasses Sony's current R&D spending in electronics and semiconductors.

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