Sony retools PC strategy: single-player first-party titles staying PlayStation-only while live-service games go multi-platform
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PlayStation reportedly revised its PC strategy for first-party games, with Hermen Hulst telling staff that single-player narrative titles will remain PlayStation-only due to insufficient PC revenue, while live-service games will continue to release on both PS5 and PC. Sony’s Nishino said platform choices depend on the title, and the company will prioritize maximizing the gaming experience; this follows earlier reports of scaling back PC ports and aligns with broader industry moves toward multi-platform live-service strategies.
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