Sony has gradually softened the meaning of the term “exclusive” in recent years, porting an increasing number of its PS5 games to the PC platform. However, according to new information, that policy could soon change. According to Bloomberg, the company is considering a return to a model where core titles are once again firmly tied exclusively to the PlayStation ecosystem.
Sony plans to reduce the number of PS5 games that later appear on PC, especially when it comes to large single-player titles from its own studios. A similar view is shared by analysts from Digital Foundry, who point out that there are already signs of withdrawal from the PC market when it comes to exclusive games.
PS5 – Focus on exclusive single-player games
According to this information, Sony will continue to publish games on multiple platforms simultaneously, such as Helldivers 2 or Marathon, but the classic single-player productions will once again be reserved exclusively for the PS5. Marvel’s Wolverine, whose release is scheduled for September 15, could be an example of a full PS5 exclusive, without a later PC release.
Such a move is not without precedent. Back in November of last year, insider Jez Corden claimed that the PC versions of some Sony games have underperformed commercially, partly due to late arrivals on the platform and reduced audience interest. However, additional confusion is created by the fact that relatively recently, during financial reports, Sony re-emphasized the importance of a multi-platform strategy.
So far, there is no official confirmation from Sony, but more and more sources indicate that the company is reconsidering the previous approach. If these claims turn out to be true, PC gamers could be deprived of future major PS5 exclusives, while PlayStation would once again gain a stronger trump card in the battle for users, reports PC Gamer.