Going back to what I mentioned earlier, it becomes all the more impressive when we realize that all of that was supposed to be the 1 year start of the PS5 gen. It just goes to show how densely packed they wanted their lineup to be right out the gate until the pandemic smashed everything apart.
It actually becomes even more impressive when we factor in that this would be coming off the incredible 2020 they had. I can only imagine what the 2022 lineup was supposed to be like. I'm guessing it would've included FF16, Spider-Man 2, Forspoken (although this could've been 2021), the entire PSVR2 lineup, TLOU Part 1 and TLOU MP, amongst others.
Adding some actual data for context. Here's what we got in 2020 for PlayStation first party and console exclusive games (timed or otherwise):
Ghost of Tsushima
Final Fantasy VII Remake
The Last of Us Part 2
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales
Nioh 2
The Pathless
Godfall
Demon's Souls
Dreams
Sackboy A Big Adventure
MLB The Show 20
Astro's Playroom
Paper Beast
Granblue Fantasy Versus
Bugsnax
Iron Man VR
Predator Hunting Grounds
Fall Guys
Genshin Impact
Spelunky 2
Here's what was originally planned for 2021 before the pandemic caused delays:
Returnal
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart
Destruction All-Stars
Horizon Forbidden West
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade
God of War Ragnarok
Gran Turismo 7
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Kena Bridge of Spirits
MLB The Show 21
Deathloop
Chicory A Colorful Tale
Guilty Gear Strive
Jett The Far Shore
Combined with the launch games, the PS5 would've had an INCREDIBLY strong first 12 month period.
Now imagine what 2022 could have looked like coming off of that sort of momentum.