- Sony seems to be scaling back PC releases for first party single player exclusives, shifting focus back to PlayStation consoles.
- Many PC players on platforms like Steam say they do not care if PlayStation exclusives stop coming to PC.
- Discussions on Reddit and NeoGAF show most players would not buy a console just for a few exclusives.
This goes without saying that more people have access to a PC than a console. So, it makes sense for publishers to release their games on PC along with consoles to reach a wider audience. However, for consoles to sell, they still rely heavily on exclusive titles, as those exclusives push players to buy a particular console.
Xbox has already moved away from strict exclusivity, with many of its first party games launching on PC alongside Xbox. Sony also followed this approach for a while, bringing several PlayStation exclusives to PC through Steam.
However, recent reports and statements suggest that Sony is now shifting its strategy again. The company is expected to scale back PC releases for its first party single player exclusives and focus more on keeping those titles on PlayStation consoles. Because of this shift, some players are now wondering what PC users think about PlayStation exclusives potentially no longer coming to Steam.
A couple of threads and polls have revealed that PC players do not really care about PlayStation exclusives being released on Steam.
Why it matters: Steam already has a massive library, so PlayStation not bringing its first party games to the platform may not make much of a difference for most players.
On NeoGAF, a user named Fess asked PC players what they would do if they could no longer play PlayStation games on PC. The majority of players voted for doing nothing, showing that this does not bother them much.
This suggests that PC players are not really willing to buy a PlayStation console just to play a few exclusive titles. A thread on Reddit shows a similar reaction, where users openly stated that they are not concerned about missing out on PlayStation exclusives.
“IMO, their loss. I am not interested in buying some console for its exclusives, especially with a lot of good titles already being available on PC.”
This comment reflects a common mindset among PC players.
Another Reddit thread includes multiple users saying that they are not going to buy a PlayStation 5 just to play exclusives. Some are even joking about Sony’s strategy and questioning whether scaling back PC releases is the right move.
Overall, while PlayStation exclusives remain popular, current discussions suggest that a large portion of PC players are not heavily dependent on them, mainly because of the already massive selection of games available on PC.
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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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