Analysts: Coronavirus may interfere with launch of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and major new games

Analytical agencies began to draw the attention of gaming companies to the problem of the spread of coronavirus. The epidemic froze the work of Chinese factories and studios, which as a result may hinder the launch Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and a number of new large projects, experts say. Business publication informs about this. Business insider. Similarly, coronavirus can disrupt the plans of Apple and other manufacturers.

According to the estimates of the investment group Jefferies groupif Chinese factories stand idle for more than a month, there will be a risk of a reduction in the starting runs of new consoles Sony and Microsoft. The fact is that before the assembly of iron, it is necessary to have time to produce the necessary components for this in the right quantities. Any delays in the workflow at different enterprises jeopardize the ability to meet demand for new devices this fall, the Jefferies Group told investors. If the Chinese plants do not work for too long, then in general, the option of transferring the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is possible, analysts say.

As for games, despite the fact that most of them are produced in the West, many companies use the services of Chinese outsourcing developers. And if the studios are closed due to the coronavirus, there is a risk that not all obligations will be completed on time. Thus, the likelihood of a transfer of games may arise.

Experts point out that the Chinese sometimes create up to 30-50% of assets of large Western games.

“And iron in general almost everything is made in China,” – said in a letter to the Jefferies Group to investors.

Earlier today, Nintendo reported production and supply problems with Switch due to coronavirus.. It is expected that so far the predominantly Japanese region will suffer from this – in local stores, the flagship console models are already ending. At the same time, Switch Lite is still available for sale.

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