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Sony Expected to Officially Confirm the End of First-Party PS5 Titles on PC – Rumor
Sony is reportedly planning to stop releasing major first-party single-player titles on PC, with an official confirmation expected soon. This rumor follows the PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and comes amid discussions about the performance of previous PC ports like Returnal and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While some titles like Horizon Hunters Gathering will still launch on both PS5 and PC, Sony appears to be prioritizing console exclusivity for its major single-player games.
Marvel’s Wolverine Pre-Orders Will Have to Wait as Insomniac Wants to First “Show You More”
Insomniac Games stated that pre-orders for Marvel's Wolverine will not be available until they have shown more of the game, despite its confirmed September 15th release date on PlayStation 5. The studio aims to reveal more details, potentially including Deluxe Edition content or gameplay benefits, in the coming months, possibly around May or during Summer Game Fest.
Saros Dev Explains How the PS5 Game Is More Approachable, Customisable Than Returnal
Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, will feature more approachable progression and customization options compared to Returnal. Associate design director Matti Hälki explained that while Saros will still be challenging, players can unlock permanent buffs and abilities through an upgrade tree and customize difficulty using the Carcosan Modifiers system. Unlike Returnal, players can also instantly return to previously visited biomes.
Saros Lets You Disable Most Permanent Unlocks for Even More Challenge
Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal, will offer players significant control over its difficulty, including the option to disable most permanent unlocks. Housemarque aims to provide players with more agency rather than simply offering standard difficulty settings. The game launches on April 30th for PlayStation 5 and features new additions like The Passage and biome teleportation.
Saros has exclusive PS5 features like feeling 'eclipse-driven weaponry through adaptive triggers — but it's nothing we've not heard before
A new trailer for Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, highlights the game's utilization of the console's features, including immersive 3D audio, DualSense haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. The game will also feature permanent progression and faster loading times compared to Returnal, with a release date set for April 30.
Saros PS5 Features trailer
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Housemarque have released a new trailer for their cinematic action game Saros, highlighting its features exclusive to the PlayStation 5. The trailer showcases the fast-paced gameplay that players can expect on the console.
Frantic Shooter Saros Is Shaping Up to Be a Real Showpiece for PS5, PS5 Pro
The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter Saros from Housemarque is being developed to leverage the full power of both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Pro. The game will utilize the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, 3D audio, and the console's speedy SSD for near-instant load times. Saros is also confirmed to support PlayStation 5 Pro Rendering (PSSR).
Saros Trailer Highlights PS5 Features Ahead of April 30 Launch
Sony and Housemarque have released a new trailer for Saros, an action game launching on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2026. The trailer showcases features like 3D audio and DualSense integration. The game features a 'Second Chance' revival system and roguelike elements where each run reshapes the world, with players retaining permanent upgrades.
Saros ‘PS5 Features’ trailer
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Housemarque have released a new trailer showcasing features for their upcoming game, Saros. The trailer highlights the fast-paced, cinematic gameplay experience planned for the PlayStation 5.
Saros Trailer Highlights Near-Instant Loading Times, DualSense Features With Slick New Gameplay
A new trailer for Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 game, Saros, showcases its near-instant loading times enabled by the console's SSD and its use of DualSense features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The trailer also highlights 3D Audio support and reveals new bosses and gameplay elements.
The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.
Creating compelling video game performances relies heavily on trust and collaboration between actors, performance directors, and the core development team. This deep dive panel at GDC Festival of Games 2026 highlighted how open communication and mutual respect are essential for actors like Debra Wilson and Jane Perry, and directors like Tom Keegan and Damien Goodwin, to serve the story effectively.
'No One Is Buying This on PS5': PC Port Begging Already Unbearable as Sony Switches Strategy
Following reports that Sony will no longer port its first-party single-player games to PC, players are expressing strong demand for titles like Returnal and Saros on PC and Steam. This has led to discussions about Sony's strategy regarding exclusives and the value of PC ports for its platforms.
Sony's Injecting More Story Than Ever Before into Your PS5 Roguelikes
The upcoming PlayStation 5 roguelike Saros, developed by Housemarque, will feature a stronger narrative focus than typical games in the genre. The game stars Rahul Kohli as Arjun Devraj, a Soltari enforcer investigating the mysterious planet Carcosa, with narrative lead William Shaughnessy highlighting the growing dread among the crew. Jane Perry also returns as a side character.
Saros Gets New Behind-The-Scenes Video Discussing Characters, Pre-Order Trailer
Housemarque has released a new behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming title Saros, detailing the development of its characters and featuring insights from key team members. The video highlights the actors involved, including Rahul Kohli and Jane Perry, and discusses the narrative themes of hope and dread. The article also touches on recent gameplay trailers showcasing the third-person roguelite shooter's mechanics and progression system, confirming its PlayStation 5 exclusivity.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best Studios
Sony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
PS Studios Show Support for Marathon's PS5 Launch with Brilliant Artwork
PlayStation Studios have shown support for the launch of Bungie's new survival extraction shooter, Marathon, on PlayStation 5 with celebratory artwork. Studios like Housemarque, Sucker Punch Productions, Santa Monica Studio, and Guerrilla Games have contributed to the tribute, highlighting a tradition of cross-studio collaboration.
Sony Pulls Back on PC Ports - Ghost of Yotei, Wolverine Won't Come to PC
Sony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, with upcoming exclusives like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Wolverine no longer planned for PC releases. This shift is attributed to lower-than-expected sales of previous PC ports and concerns that bringing exclusives to PC may damage the PlayStation brand's identity.
Saros Offers Up Another Crumb of Delicious PS5 Gameplay Footage
Housemarque has released another gameplay snippet for their upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros. The footage showcases Arjun clearing out a mob of enemies and highlights the ability to rebound shots off surfaces. Saros is a roguelite third-person shooter building on Returnal's foundation with an emphasis on permanent progression and a more overt story, set for release on April 30th.
Sony Reportedly Pulls Back PC Ports of Single-Player PS5 Games — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly scaling back its strategy of releasing single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, according to a Bloomberg report. The company has halted PC port plans for several major titles, citing concerns about damaging the console's brand and potentially lower-than-expected sales. Multiplayer and online-focused games will continue to be released on PC, while some previously planned PC ports have been scrapped.
Kiss goodbye to Ghost of Yotei on PC: Sony is U-turning on its 'let's put our games on PC' strategy and bunkering back down with console exclusives, says Bloomberg
Sony is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing PlayStation exclusive games on PC, according to a Bloomberg report. Titles like Ghost of Yotei and Saros are expected to remain console-exclusive, ending a policy that began around 2020. This move comes despite previous success and internal discussions about the profitability of PC ports.
