In a nutshell

• Sony will no longer release single-player PlayStation exclusives on PC.
• Games like Ghost of Yotei and Saros will remain PS5-only.
• Online multiplayer titles such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will still launch on PC.

Sony is reversing its multi-year strategy of porting PlayStation exclusives to PC, according to a Bloomberg report. While the company had previously brought titles like Returnal and Horizon Zero Dawn to Steam, executives are now concerned that PC releases may cannibalize PS5 sales.

This plan may change in the future due to the volatile nature of the industry.

What PlayStation Games Are Affected?

According to the report, Sony scrapped plans to bring internally developed titles like Ghost of Yotei to PC. Single-player Sony titles are looking to take the hit, but multiplayer games will still see wider PC releases.

• Ghost of Yotei – Last year’s critically acclaimed action-adventure will remain exclusive to PS5.
• Saros – Housemarque’s upcoming sci-fi shooter will launch only on PS5.
• Online Multiplayer Titles – Games like Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will still be released on PC.
• Other titles like Death Stranding 2 and Kena: Scars of Kosmora are still planned for a PC release, as they are made by external developers

Why the Change?

One possible reason behind this change is that the recent PlayStation PC launches have not sold well. Additionally, internal factions believe that releasing single-player blockbusters on PC undermines the appeal of owning a PlayStation console.

By keeping these titles exclusive, the company aims to strengthen its hardware sales and maintain the prestige of PlayStation exclusives.