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March 4, 2026

Sony reportedly scaling back PC ports for PlayStation exclusives

Sony is scaling back its plans for releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on the PC platform due to underwhelming sales performance of PS5 games on PC and concerns about brand dilution. While certain online games will still launch on multiple platforms, upcoming titles like Ghost of Yōtei and Saros will remain exclusive to the PS5. However, Death Stranding 2 and Kena: Scars of Kosmora are expected to receive PC ports. The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut was notable for incorporating PSN features, but the PC port of Helldivers 2 faced criticism over PSN connectivity requirements. Additionally, Sony may delay the launch of its next-generation console until 2028 or 2029 due to an ongoing AI-driven memory shortage crisis.

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March 4, 2026

Sorry, first-party Playstation games aren’t coming to PC anymore

Sony is shifting its gaming strategy to focus on a more exclusive model for its first-party PS5 titles, moving away from its recent trend of releasing major games on PC. This change follows a series of successful PC releases starting with Horizon Zero Dawn in 2020, including titles like The Last of Us Part I and God of War Ragnarök. Upcoming games such as Ghost of Yotei and Saros will be PS5 exclusives, while some online games like Marvel Tokon and Marathon will still be multi-platform. Death Stranding 2 is expected to release on PC in 2026. The shift may be influenced by poor sales of PS5 games on PC and concerns that releasing games on PC could harm the PlayStation brand and console sales. Sony's strategy resembles Nintendo's approach to maintaining exclusivity for its flagship franchises.

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February 20, 2026

XCOM designer Jake Solomon announces surprise closure of his studio alongside a first look at its canceled life sim, ‘the game we poured our hearts into’

Jake Solomon, founder of Midsummer Studios, announced the studio's closure and shared a gameplay video of "Burbank," a life simulation game. The game aimed to empower players as storytellers and was described as a blend of "Life Sims + The Truman Show." Despite receiving an 88% review score and being a Game of the Year runner-up for "Midnight Suns," the studio struggled with sales. Midsummer Studios had secured funding from various venture capital partners and Krafton but was seeking additional funding rounds. The gameplay footage of Burbank featured a polished aesthetic, with plans to use generative AI for character voices while ensuring visual art was created by human artists.

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February 20, 2026

Epic Games Store locks in two well-rated PC free games to close February 2026

The Epic Games Store has introduced updates to enhance its digital marketplace for both developers and gamers. Key changes include a revamped user interface for easier navigation, improved search functionality, and better tools for game publishing and analytics for developers. The store is expanding its library of exclusive titles through partnerships with game developers and is launching promotional events featuring discounts, free game giveaways, and exclusive content. Additionally, Epic Games is emphasizing community feedback to ensure the platform evolves according to user needs.

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February 14, 2026

Valve’s latest Steam beta lets you add your PC’s specs to game reviews

Valve has introduced a significant update to the Steam Client Beta on February 12, allowing users to attach their hardware specifications when posting or updating game reviews. This feature aims to provide context to performance critiques, making it easier for prospective buyers to assess feedback relevance. Additionally, Valve is piloting a feature that collects anonymized framerate data associated with hardware types, particularly for devices operating on SteamOS. The update also includes bug fixes and a refined feedback process regarding a game's Deck Verified status, enabling users to provide reasons if they disagree with a game's rating.

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January 4, 2026

PC players hand Silksong their Game of the Year gong over Expedition 33 as the 2025 Steam Awards winners are announced

Hollow Knight Silksong won the Game of the Year title at the 2025 Steam Awards, determined by user votes. It also received the 'Best Game You Suck At' award, making it the only title to secure two wins that year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Soundtrack. Baldur's Gate 3 received the 'Labor of Love' award, while Hades 2 was named 'Best Game on Steam Deck.' Dispatch won 'Outstanding Story-Rich Game,' Silent Hill f received 'Outstanding Visual Style,' The Midnight Walk was named 'VR Game of the Year,' and RV There Yet won the 'Sit Back and Relax' award. Arc Raiders was recognized for 'Most Innovative Gameplay.' Hollow Knight Silksong reached the 'platinum' tier of bestsellers during the Steam Winter Sale.

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December 16, 2025

Silksong has sold more than 7 million copies in 3 months—and no, that’s not counting Game Pass

Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold more than seven million copies in just over three months since its launch. Team Cherry, the developers, set a modest price point for the game. Additionally, another indie title, Peak, has sold approximately 14 million copies since its debut.

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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.

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November 11, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 5 has now sold an incredible 220 million copies

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for release on November 19, 2026, despite previous delays. He highlighted that Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 220 million copies since its 2013 launch, with approximately 20 million copies sold in the past year alone. Zelnick emphasized the company's philosophy of releasing games only when they are ready and the importance of early marketing efforts. Additionally, Rockstar Games recently faced criticism for dismissing over 30 employees linked to a Discord server focused on labor organization, citing "gross misconduct" and leaking confidential information. This incident has been criticized by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain as a significant act of union busting.

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September 28, 2025

After stumbling out of the gate with poor sales as a PS5 exclusive, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth director says it’s ‘doing very well on both PS5 and PC,’ while ‘a lot of the content is already playable’ in the upcoming third game

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, stated that the game has been performing well on both PS5 and PC, despite previous underwhelming sales figures reported by Square Enix. The internal report from May 2024 indicated that FFVII Rebirth is set to launch on PC in January 2025, following its console release. Square Enix has faced challenges with timed console exclusivity and acknowledged past missteps, such as the delayed PC release of FF7 Remake. The company plans to pursue a new strategy to engage the PC gaming community, potentially launching the next installment, tentatively titled Final Fantasy 7: Revengeance, simultaneously on PC and PS5 or PS6.