PC ports Archives

AppWizard

January 29, 2026

Native PC Ports Of PS2 Games Could Be On The Way Thanks To New Recompilation “Experiment”

A new initiative called PS2Recomp aims to enable players to run PlayStation 2 games natively on PCs, led by Brazilian programmer ran-j. It involves statically recompiling PlayStation 2 ELF binaries into C++ code, promising greater accuracy than traditional emulation and enhanced modding support. The project is in early stages and is seeking contributions from the community. Previously, a similar project named PSRetroX was launched by an Argentinian student but became inactive. PS2Recomp is currently gaining momentum, with uncertain prospects for success.

AppWizard

January 28, 2026

PS2Recomp: Porting PlayStation 2 Games to PC

Software developer ran-j (Ranieri) has announced a project called PS2Recomp, which aims to recompile PlayStation 2 code for modern platforms like Windows, Linux, and potentially Android. The project is open-source and available on GitHub for developers and gamers to contribute. PS2Recomp is inspired by the N64Recomp initiative and seeks to address challenges in current PS2 emulation, such as high power demands and graphical glitches. The focus is on PC development, and while no playable games are available yet, updates will be shared regularly.

BetaBeacon

January 27, 2026

Forget emulators, native ports of PS2 games may be closer than ever

A new tool called PS2Recomp has gained significant attention for statically recompiling PS2 games into modern C++ code to create native PC ports with better performance than traditional emulators.

BetaBeacon

January 1, 2026

These are my picks for the best mobile games of 2025 that you should play in 2026

- Red Dead Redemption is a popular open-world action game set in the Wild West that can now be played on smartphones. - The Android release includes the full game and the Undead Nightmare expansion, and is available for free with a Netflix subscription.

AppWizard

December 30, 2025

2025’s Top-Selling Steam Games Include Some Terrible PC Ports

Valve has released the list of the best-selling games on Steam for 2025, which includes: 1. Monster Hunter Wilds 2. Elden Ring Nightreign 3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 4. EA Sports FC 26 5. Borderlands 4 6. Schedule I 7. Hollow Knight: Silksong 8. Civilization VII 9. Battlefield 6 10. Dune Awakening 11. Arc Raiders 12. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 The games ranked 13-24 are: 13. Assassin’s Creed Shadows 14. Dispatch 15. Dying Light: The Beast 16. Anno 117: Pax Romana 17. Europa Universalis V 18. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 19. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 20. Split Fiction 21. Inzoi 22. Doom: The Dark Ages 23. Stellar Blade 24. Digimon Story: Time Stranger Monster Hunter Wilds has been criticized as one of the worst PC ports of the year but remains popular among players. Civilization VII also faced criticism over launch issues yet made it into the top 12. Capcom plans to release performance improvements for Monster Hunter Wilds in 2026.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Helldivers 2 devs slash install size from 154GB to 23GB, thanks to the help of PC port veterans — ditching HDD optimization, 85% size reduction accomplished by de-duplicating game data

Arrowhead Game Studios has reduced the size of their game Helldivers 2 by 85%, from approximately 154GB to 23GB, through collaboration with Nixxes Software and the use of data de-duplication techniques. This results in a storage saving of around 131GB.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

Opinion: No, The Novelty of PlayStation Games on PC Has Not Worn Off

Alinea Analytics analyzed the performance of PlayStation games on PC, suggesting that the novelty of these titles has faded and that all major franchises have already been released on the platform. However, several significant titles, including Gran Turismo 7, Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, The Last of Us Part II, and The Order: 1886, are still not available on PC. Many PC gamers also own PlayStation consoles and prefer to buy games for immediate access rather than waiting for PC ports. The quality of PC ports has been inconsistent, with some titles facing backlash due to technical issues, while others have been successful. The requirement for a PSN account to access certain games created barriers for players in regions without PSN, affecting sales. Long wait times for PC releases and the temptation of piracy also impact game performance on Steam. Despite misconceptions, single-player games can succeed on PC, as evidenced by titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Hades. The discussion around PlayStation games on PC is more about strategic release decisions and quality rather than a decline in novelty.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

PlayStation’s Best-Selling PC Game Revealed (and It’s on Xbox, Too)

Helldivers 2 has sold approximately 12.7 million copies on PC since its release in February 2024, making it the best-selling PlayStation first-party game on that platform. It has also contributed to a total of around 20 million copies sold across platforms, with 12.6 million on Steam, 5.4 million on PS5, and 1.4 million on Xbox. The game is noted as the fastest-selling PlayStation game of all time. Other notable sales figures include Horizon Zero Dawn at around 4.5 million units on Steam, God of War at approximately 4.2 million copies, Days Gone at around 3.4 million, and Marvel’s Spider-Man at an estimated 2.7 million copies sold. Collectively, these five titles account for about 27.5 million units sold, contributing to an estimated 43 million copies of PlayStation-published games sold on Steam, generating around .5 billion in gross revenue for PlayStation. Alinea's analysis indicates a decline in sales velocity for newer titles compared to their predecessors, highlighting the importance of timing game releases on PC to balance PS5 software sales and growing PC audience demand.

AppWizard

November 17, 2025

PlayStation May ‘Pull Back’ on Massive Games Releasing on PC—What Does This Mean?

PlayStation is reportedly reconsidering its strategy regarding the release of major titles on PC, potentially tightening exclusivity for future game releases. This shift may be influenced by the resurgence of Valve's Steam Machine, which targets the console market and has increased the popularity of the Steam Deck. Speculation suggests that Sony may keep first-party games exclusive to its consoles, similar to Nintendo's approach, which encourages investment in their hardware. PlayStation has historically delayed PC ports of its titles, such as God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man, while Microsoft favors simultaneous releases on consoles and PCs.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

‘Very Vague’ Rumour Claims Sony May Scale Back PC Ports of PS5 Games

Sony announced two new titles, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble and Horizon Steel Frontiers, which will not be available on the PS5. The company is exploring the mobile gaming space and has previously released major titles on PC. However, Windows Central reporter Jez Corden suggested that Sony might be reconsidering its approach to PC releases, possibly pulling back from them, particularly for single-player titles. Recent data indicates that off-console sales are not a priority for PlayStation, with multiformat game sales accounting for only 2% of the division's overall income. Sony is expected to continue porting select titles while focusing on live service initiatives across viable platforms.