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AppWizard

June 14, 2025

PlayStation is being ‘really thoughtful’ about picking which games to port to PC, says studios boss

Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation studios, stated that Sony takes a careful and strategic approach to porting games to PC, typically delaying non-live service titles by at least a year after their console release to maintain the value of the PlayStation 5. Despite indications of a potential shift towards a more aggressive strategy, Hulst confirmed the company will continue its conservative approach to protect the unique value of the PS5. Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, emphasized the importance of monitoring player patterns and behaviors while expressing confidence in Sony's current strategy amidst competition in the industry.

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

Peripheral maker Corsair says Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming to PC in ‘early 2026,’ then immediately yoinks it back

Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to debut on consoles in fall 2025, with a potential PC release in early 2026. Ronald van Ween from Corsair Gaming suggested this timeline during a financial call but later clarified that he was speculating and no official PC release date had been confirmed by Take-Two or Rockstar. Historically, the gap between console and PC releases for the series has been around seven months.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

GTA 6 could reach PCs in early 2026 according to Corsair – but I’m already sick of waiting

GTA 6 is set to launch on consoles in late 2025, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive. Andy Paul, CEO of Corsair, suggested that the PC version might arrive as early as early 2026. There are concerns about potential delays in the console release, and fans are awaiting further updates from Rockstar. Historically, Rockstar has staggered releases, with PC versions following console launches, which raises uncertainty about the timeline for GTA 6. The optimization process for PC games can be time-consuming, and there are concerns about technical issues at launch. Additionally, the lack of cross-save functionality complicates the transition between platforms for players who may purchase the game on both consoles and PC.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money

Sony has been expanding its portfolio of classic games onto the PC platform, driven by the recognition of the potential market and financial benefits. Shuhei Yoshida, former head of PlayStation Studios, advocated for this shift, noting that releasing games on PC allows access to new audiences, particularly in regions where consoles are less popular, such as China. He highlighted that porting games to PC is cost-effective compared to developing new titles, providing additional income to invest in new projects. Despite concerns from some fans about the impact on the PlayStation brand, Yoshida mentioned that many titles are released on PC years after their console launch, ensuring that console owners have experienced the games first.

AppWizard

February 17, 2025

Here’s when Rockstar may launch the PC version of GTA 6 – The Times of India

Corsair Gaming predicts that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be released on PC in early 2026, following its console launch in 2025. Ronald van Veen, Corsair Gaming’s Vice President of Finance, mentioned that the game is expected to debut on consoles in the fall of 2025. Historically, the Grand Theft Auto series has launched on consoles first, with PC versions following later. Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, highlighted the increasing significance of the PC gaming market and the company's strategy of releasing titles across platforms, noting that Rockstar has traditionally started with some platforms before moving to others.