In recent years, a notable trend has emerged as a plethora of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 exclusive titles have made their way to the PC platform. Iconic franchises such as The Last of Us, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Horizon, and God of War have all expanded their reach beyond console boundaries.
Shifting Strategies in Game Releases
Looking ahead, there is speculation that only PlayStation live service games may find their way to PC in the future. Esteemed journalist Jason Schreier has indicated that traditional single-player experiences are likely to remain console exclusives for the time being.
During a recent episode of the Triple Click podcast, Schreier shared insights into SIE’s evolving strategy:
“I think for them, their strategy is like, live service games are coming to PC. But I think the sense I’m getting is that they’re backing away from putting their exclusive console stuff like traditional single-player stuff on PC.”
When host Kirk Hamilton inquired whether Sony could indeed “close that door” on future titles, such as a potential Ghost of Tsushima 3, Schreier referenced the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine. Scheduled for release on September 15, 2026, this title is currently set to be exclusive to PlayStation 5, with no announcements regarding a PC version.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it never came to PC,” Schreier remarked. “But even if it does, you have a strong idea of what that is and that you need a PlayStation to play it, at least for the indefinite future.”
A retreat from PC releases would represent a significant pivot for Sony. However, Schreier suggests that the repercussions may not be as severe as some anticipate. “I don’t think it was that successful in the first place. So I don’t know. It doesn’t seem like it’s going to be that big of a blow. It’s very possible that they put that genie back in the bottle,” he noted.
While the recent State of Play showcased several SIE-published titles headed to PC, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, these games are not developed by internal PlayStation Studios. Consequently, it is likely that first-party titles, such as Ghost of Yotei—which has yet to be announced for PC—and the forthcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, will play a pivotal role in shaping this new era of console exclusivity.
