You might think that every PlayStation exclusive will soon arrive on PC, but Sony is making it clear: they’re not in any hurry. The company claims it is “taking a very measured and deliberate approach” to PC ports, especially when it comes to single-player games. This cautious stance shapes the future of the entire PlayStation ecosystem.

Not long ago, it would have seemed unthinkable, but today, several PlayStation exclusives are now available on PC. Sony’s strategy to reach a broader audience is no secret: this is how God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Ghost of Tsushima have all made it to PC. Many now expect every Sony game to follow, but the company has made it clear that it’s being extremely careful about which single-player titles leave the console.

Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, discussed this in a recent presentation. “The PlayStation experience isn’t just about console hardware, nor is it just about content. It’s an experience within a community that shares its excitement,” Nishino began. “We continue to look at new and innovative ways to expand our reach and bring our content and services to players. The value of the PlayStation console is that it remains the best place to play, and it’s expanding its reach in even broader ways.”

Hulst then expanded on Sony’s PC porting policy: “You’re right that we’re continually exploring new ways for players to interact with our franchises. It’s important to realize that we think a lot about taking our franchises beyond consoles to reach new audiences, and that we’re taking a very measured and deliberate approach to doing that,” he explained.

“Particularly on the single-player side, our flagship titles are a point of differentiation for the PlayStation console,” he continued. “They’re true demonstrations of performance, of the quality of the hardware, so we want to make sure that players get the best experience from those titles. We think a lot about how and if we bring those titles to other platforms.” Nishino added: “We need to constantly understand player patterns and behaviors, and make sure that we serve them appropriately. Hermen and I are very, very focused on this and investing what is necessary to evolve the PlayStation experience.”

PlayStation 6: No Wild Experiments

Sony’s presentation was not only about the current PlayStation but also outlined clear plans for the future. The team made it plain: PlayStation 6’s strategy is to avoid “unusual experiments.” In other words, Sony is sticking to traditional hardware for the next console, so don’t expect any radical conceptual changes.

Source: 3djuegos