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Sony might change course on its PC strategy. The publisher has consistently released several big-name exclusives on PC over the past few years, but recent reports indicate this strategy may not apply to traditional single-player games.
Business insider Jason Schreier shared that PlayStation might be reconsidering the viability of PC ports. He claims that PlayStation’s future PC endeavors will focus more on live-service efforts rather than story-based console exclusives.
Should this prove true, it would be a major shift in Sony’s strategy towards cross-platform titles.
Live-Service Games for PC, But Console Single-Player Games Stay Exclusive?
Journalist Jason Schreier brought up what he thinks might be a change in approach from Sony during a recent episode of the Triple Click Podcast. Live-service titles will probably continue releasing on PC, but he’s “getting the sense that PlayStation may be walking back” on bringing traditional single-player exclusives to PC.
“It feels like it would not shock me if Marvel’s Wolverine never comes to PC,” said Schreier. “Or, at least ever comes to PC.”
PC Releases Were Potentially Not Profitable Enough
Schreier went on to say he’s unsure how profitable PlayStation’s PC ports have performed in recent years. Sony has traditionally released their games on PC months, if not years after initial console releases.
In terms of PlayStation ports, "they’ve always just kind of been late to the party, said Schreier. “If PlayStation moves back to primarily consoles for single-player games, maybe that’s not a huge loss financially.”
Schreier also elaborated that his statements were more than conjecture. He said that he will often leak information publicly before an official report is released and hinted that more information may come out shortly.
Sony hasn’t made any official stance on changing their approach yet. However, if they were to limit single-player titles on PC going forward, it could mean revitalizing the PlayStation ecosystem and using PC as a way to branch out into live-service games.
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