Sony has reversed its strategy of porting major PlayStation exclusives to PC. According to Bloomberg, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst informed employees Monday that the company will no longer release single-player games on PC.
The shift marks a significant policy change for Sony, which had been gradually expanding its PC presence over recent years. Games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Spider-Man previously launched on PC following their PlayStation debuts.
Jason Schreier first reported the strategy change in March, when Sony scrapped PC versions of Ghost of Yōtei and other internally developed titles. The announcement came during an internal town hall meeting.
Online and multiplayer games will continue releasing across multiple platforms, including PC. This distinction suggests Sony is prioritizing PC as a secondary market only for live-service titles rather than premium single-player experiences.
The decision could impact player access and revenue diversification, though it may strengthen PlayStation's position as the exclusive platform for major narrative-driven games. The move comes amid ongoing consolidation in the gaming industry and shifting strategies around exclusive content.
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