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- Sony recently announced the PC Port of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which angered its fandom.
- This announcement was made 1 year after the game was released, indicating that PS5 exclusives could come to PC even quicker.
- While some argue that the PS5 may lose its value, developers are likely to prioritise optimising games for consoles, so it would come down to preference.
Just recently, Sony announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC. This came as a surprise to many, but it shouldn’t have, as the whole game was already playable on PC. The game’s source code was leaked, and modders ported it to the PC.
While this might have pushed Sony to release the PC port sooner, there could be other reasons. The giant might want to generate more profit as PC has a massive player base. So, this early release indicates that more PS5 exclusives are likely to be ported at a similar time duration or even quicker.
Why it matters: Sony needs PlayStation 5 exclusives to sell the console, as many fans are now skeptical and thinking of shifting to PCs and waiting for the releases. However, it is unlikely that many fans would shift to another platform even if Sony started releasing day one release on PC.
Spider-Man 2 Announcement Was Really Early
As a PC gamer, I think the announcement for Spider-Man 2’s PC port was really early. It has been a year since the game was released on PlayStation, and it is coming to PC in just a few months. This has caused a ruckus as Sony fans are angry over the announcement of the PC Port.
I don’t care about the games being released on any platform, as there are plenty of games to play, and that is what matters. However, the Sony fans don’t seem happy about the whole thing, and they might get even more annoyed in the future.
Now, let’s look at the pattern here. Ghost of Tsushima was released in 2020 on PS4, and it took Sony 4 years to release the game on PC. After that, God of WarRragnarok was ported in just 2 years, and now Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC port has been announced in just 1 year.
Sony’s time for releasing PC Ports is shrinking, and that doesn’t seem like a coincidence to me. PlayStation also seems to be focusing on releasing more games on PC, except Bloodborne, which, by the way, is already playable via emulation if you were unaware.
However, I don’t understand the strategy here. Sony needs more exclusives in order to keep its fandom intact, right? The PS5 doesn’t have many new games, but the gaming giant has been managing with the remasters so far. However, they have also been released on PC from day one.
The Silent Hill 2 remake was released on PC on day one, and the same will be true with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. So, the gaming giant is aiming for more sales here, but is that really the case?
I Am Confused With Sony’s Strategy
I honestly don’t know what the leadership at this company is thinking. Sony wants more money, so it is porting more ports to PCs, right? It was previously revealed that the gaming giant wants to focus more on the PC platform.
So, its main goal is to capitalize on the profits of PC gamers. That is a great strategy, but has Sony implemented it correctly? The PSN requirement delists games from most countries, which hurts sales.
So, unless the giant does something about that, the sales will not be as expected. However, despite that, I believe there will be faster PC Ports now, and given how ignorant Sony is, the PSN requirement is here to stay.
Analysts have also concluded that the PlayStation doesn’t hold much value now. While the console still has exclusives, they keep shrinking. Also, releasing games late on PC has other drawbacks, as, after 3 or 4 years, not many people would be excited to play the game.
However, if Sony decides to release Bloodborne on PC, it will be a huge success and definitely break some records.
Day One Releases On PC Is Possible
I believe that even with the PSN requirement, if Sony releases its games on PC on day one, it could generate some solid profits. However, this is likely to anger its fandom and cause trouble in the long run.
If this happens, it will totally depend on preference. Games are often well-optimized for consoles, so fans are not that likely to switch to PCs.
I don’t think it would be impossible for the gaming giant to release ports even sooner, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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