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Shelve your hopes to play Ghost of Yōtei or Saros on PC, as PlayStation boss reportedly confirms plan to stop porting narrative-driven singleplayer games
PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that the company plans to cease porting its narrative-driven singleplayer games to PC. This decision means titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine will likely remain PlayStation exclusives. While some previously announced PC versions will still release, this marks a significant shift in PlayStation's strategy regarding PC releases.
Sony reportedly pulling back on PC ports for major PS5 games
Sony is reportedly scaling back PC releases for major single-player PlayStation games, shifting focus back to the PlayStation 5 ecosystem. Titles like Ghost of Yotei and Saros may remain console-exclusive, a departure from the previous strategy of porting older exclusives to PC. This change could be an effort to bolster PS5 sales amidst increasing competition.
Storydrivna PS5-spel blir Playstation-exklusiva, enligt uppgift
Sony's PlayStation division is reportedly shifting back to making narrative-driven, single-player games exclusive to its consoles. This change, confirmed by PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst, means titles like Saros and Marvel's Wolverine may not be released on PC, unlike recent major releases such as God of War: Ragnarök and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
PlayStation exclusives remoured to no longer launch on PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing PlayStation single-player games on PC. Citing concerns over brand damage and declining PC sales, the company plans to keep future narrative titles exclusive to PlayStation consoles, including the PlayStation 5. While multiplayer games like Marathon and Marvel's Wolverine are still expected to launch on PC, titles such as Ghost of Yotei and Saros will remain console exclusives.
Poll: Sony's Killing Its PS5 PC Ports - But Do You Agree with Its Decision?
Sony is reportedly ending PC ports for its single-player first-party games, continuing only with live service titles and select second-party projects. This decision, confirmed by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier following an internal town hall, aims to bolster the appeal of its PlayStation ecosystem, despite PC sales representing a small fraction of overall revenue. The move comes as game development costs escalate and exclusives remain a key factor for hardware purchasing decisions.
PlayStation’s Narrative Single-Player Titles Will No Longer Release on PC – Rumor
A recent rumor suggests that Sony Interactive Entertainment will no longer release its narrative single-player titles on PC, keeping them exclusive to the PlayStation 5. This alleged decision, reportedly communicated internally by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, could impact future releases like Marvel's Wolverine and Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine. While some titles like MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Horizon Hunters Gathering are still slated for PC, the focus appears to be shifting back to console players for major single-player experiences.
Sony Ends PC Ports for First-Party Single-Player Games, Confirms PlayStation Leadership
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed it will cease releasing internally developed single-player games on PC, reversing a strategy that began in 2020. While multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to launch on PC, major exclusives like God of War and The Last of Us Part I will now remain console-exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift aligns Sony's strategy more closely with Nintendo's approach to platform exclusivity.
Sony's Single-Player Games Are Once Again PlayStation Exclusive | Console Creatures
Sony has officially confirmed that its single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on PC. This decision, communicated by Hermen Hulst, aims to prevent brand damage and protect PlayStation 5 sales. While some titles like Ghost of Yōtei will remain console exclusives, online-focused games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still launch multi-platform, though PC release windows remain unclear.
PlayStation Confirms Huge Change to PS5 Games on PC Going Forward
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed a significant shift in its PC release strategy, with PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst announcing that future single-player games will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles. While multiplayer titles will still launch on PC, this change aims to bolster console sales and brand identity. This decision follows earlier rumors and may be influenced by the underperformance of previous PC ports.
PlayStation boss reportedly pivots on PC, says new singleplayer games will remain PS5-exclusive
PlayStation boss Hermen Hulst has reportedly informed staff that new singleplayer games from Sony Interactive Entertainment will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console and will not be released on PC. This marks a shift from the company's previous strategy of bringing many first-party titles to PC after a period of console exclusivity. Online multiplayer games will continue to be released on multiple platforms.
Sony Reportedly Confirms Shift Back to PS5 Single Player Exclusive Games
PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst has confirmed in an internal meeting that Sony's first-party single-player games will now remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and will not be ported to PC. This decision follows reports and a shift in strategy that contrasts with previous multi-platform releases for certain titles. Multiplayer games will still receive multi-platform releases, and existing third-party deals for PC ports will be honored.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons Awards
Cronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Ghost of Yotei Fans Upset as Multiplayer Content Support Ends
Sucker Punch Productions announced that the multiplayer content for Ghost of Yotei, specifically the Legends co-op mode, will not receive further major updates after only a month of support. This decision has led to significant disappointment among players who were expecting more content for the mode.
Sony Allegedly “Exploring” the Revival of “Older, Unused IPs”, Says Insider
Sony is reportedly exploring the possibility of reviving older, unused intellectual properties. While no active development has been confirmed, the company is considering bringing back franchises like Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and inFamous. This comes as other studios like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch Productions are focused on their current projects.
Ghost of Yotei Legends Received Its Final Major Update in April, Dev Confirms
Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that the multiplayer mode for Ghost of Yotei, titled Legends, has received its final major update. No further significant updates are planned for the mode.
Saros is selling worse than Returnal, analyst estimates, as it competes with hits like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil…
Analyst Rhys Elliott estimates that Housemarque's new roguelike, Saros, has sold over 300,000 copies in its first two weeks, generating over $22 million. This performance is considered weaker than its predecessor, Returnal, due to a crowded market of recent blockbuster releases. Elliott suggests Saros may struggle to break even against its reported budget exceeding $76 million.
Gamers Still Pick Consoles for Exclusives, New Data Finds
New data from Circana indicates that exclusive games remain the primary reason for consumers choosing a specific console, with 41% of US players citing them as their main decision factor. While this figure has slightly decreased from the previous year, it still outweighs factors like friends and family owning a particular platform. Sony appears to be re-evaluating its strategy of porting major PlayStation 5 exclusives to PC, focusing more on hardware-driving titles and upcoming exclusives like Marvel's Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Games Inbox: Will Marvel’s Wolverine be as good as Spider-Man 2?
Readers discuss the potential of Marvel's Wolverine compared to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with concerns about its movement and gore. Other topics include the future of digital game distribution, the perceived audience for Steam Machines, and the implications of Nintendo's movie ventures. There's also commentary on game difficulty modifiers, the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6, and PlayStation's digital rights management.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 630
Several Push Square staff members share their gaming plans for the weekend, with titles like Little Nightmares, Metro Awakening, Ghost of Yotei, Invincible VS, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero being played. The discussion also touches on hardware upgrades like a 2TB M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5.
Meet The Dungeon Master Controlling Ghost Of Yotei’s Lawless Japan
Sucker Punch Productions is evolving its open-world design philosophy for Ghost of Yotei, moving towards a more system-driven approach with an "event deck" acting as a hidden "dungeon master." This system dynamically guides player exploration and encounters, aiming to balance player freedom with structured content delivery. Developers Samuel Holley, Nate Fox, Jason Connell, and Ariadna Martinez discussed how this layered design ensures a compelling experience, with significant effort placed on side content to enrich the player's journey through the game's version of Hokkaido.
