Apparently, Xbox isn't the only one mulling about bringing over exclusive titles to competing platforms in a bid to increase revenue with the least amount of incurred cost.
Following in the footsteps of one of its fiercest rivals, Sony is considering bringing even more of its acclaimed PlayStation exclusives to other platforms, potentially including PC, signifying a major change in the gaming industry, where platform exclusivity has traditionally been a key driver of console sales.
As part of the company's latest earnings call, Sony President Hiroki Totoki, cited the need to improve operating profit margins as a primary reason for exploring multiplatform releases. The success of simultaneous PS5 and PC releases like Helldivers 2 demonstrates the potential to tap into new markets and audiences beyond PlayStation players. Furthermore, Totoki is acknowledging the changing landscape of gaming, where cross-platform accessibility is increasingly valued by players.
The past decade has seen Sony go from protective of its first-party exclusives to establishing PlayStation Studios on Steam as part of its initiative to bringing more of its best-selling titles available on the PC. But as many have come to learn, the company remains hesitant about simultaneous releases.