Despite fears that PlayStation exclusives would diminish the appeal of PlayStation consoles, Sony has maintained that its efforts have not affected PS5 sales. In 2021, Sony bought Nixxes to enhance its porting capabilities after launching Horizon Zero Dawn on PC in 2020. Despite fears that Sony’s hardware would diminish the attractiveness of PlayStation consoles, Sony believes its hardware is appealing.
Sony’s plan here is to close that gap between PlayStation and PC releases a little while still giving consoles a window of exclusivity while cashing in on an ever-growing PC gaming market. In January 2025, 15 months after Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is released for PS5, PC versions will be released. This is a departure from previous policies, such as Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which remained exclusive to PlayStation for more than two years.
The company’s growing investments in PC are evident from the list of releases on the way, which includes Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Spider-Man 2, as well as Gran Turismo 7 and Demon’s Souls.
Dual-platform strategy shows Sony’s belief in its tapestry. End dialog window Therefore, releasing exclusives on PC once the console’s lifecycle is nearing its end increases the company’s audience and revenue without negatively affecting PlayStation’s value proposition. According to Sony President Hiroki Totoki, Sony is now planning to be even more aggressive with PC ports, indicating a future where PlayStation and PC will coexist for the benefit of gamers.
