Former PlayStation head isn’t sure how Sony can recoup those big budgets without first-party games coming to PC
A report last month suggested Sony would shift its strategy and stop releasing first-party PlayStation games on PC, with online titles like Marathon as a potential exception. However, Sony has not confirmed or denied the claim, and reports indicate the company’s strategy is “constantly shifting.”
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida cast doubt on the reported strategy change, saying he has seen no evidence that Sony is altering its approach this console generation. Yoshida made the remarks while speaking as a keynote speaker at Powerhouse Museum’s ALT. Games Festival.
The report’s claim centered on flagship franchises like Ghost of Yotei, suggesting such titles would no longer launch on PC. The stated logic behind a potential shift remains unclear, with industry observers noting that PC releases have become increasingly important for major publishers to recoup substantial development budgets across multiple platforms. Yoshida’s comments suggest internal uncertainty or lack of decisive change at Sony Interactive Entertainment regarding the PC market, an outlet that has grown significantly in importance for revenue generation.