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Some of the most anticipated PC game releases in the last few years have been titles that were originally PlayStation exclusives, even though they came several years after their initial debut on Sony’s consoles. It seems that this trend is expected to continue as Sony seeks to broaden its revenue streams beyond PlayStation 5. According to a recent interview with investors, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida stated that PlayStation games will be expanding to “PC, mobile, and cloud.”
Yoshida participated in an extended interview with the Norges Bank Investment Management. The interview is quite comprehensive as Sony produces a wide range of products, from car stereos to Jeopardy, but the segment concerning the expansion of PlayStation to PC, mobile, and cloud starts around the 12-minute mark.
When asked about the future of gaming, Yoshida envisions gaming becoming ubiquitous, with users being able to play their favorite games seamlessly. PlayStation will remain the core product, but gaming experiences will be expanded to PC, mobile, and cloud.
This approach accurately reflects the company’s current portfolio. Sony’s AAA games are typically released on PlayStation 5 first, followed by PC, albeit in relatively small numbers thus far. Sony has also shown interest in game streaming, allowing users to stream games from their PlayStation console to other devices. Moreover, the upcoming sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, Horizon: Forbidden West, is poised to be released on PC in the near future. Additionally, plans for PC releases of titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Bloodborne are highly anticipated among PC gamers.
In terms of subscription models, Yoshida addressed the shift towards paying for access to newer games and expressed caution towards the Netflix model. He emphasized that PlayStation Plus, which is required for most online multiplayer on PlayStation and offers a library of games starting at the $15 per month tier, provides a different value proposition.