PlayStation exclusives aren’t coming to PC anymore
PlayStation has announced a strategic shift, deciding not to release major single-player games on PC anymore. This change was communicated by Hermen Hulst during a recent town hall meeting. While single-player titles will be exclusive to consoles, online games will still be available on multiple platforms.
- ▪PlayStation will no longer release its major single-player games on PC.
- ▪Hermen Hulst informed employees of this change in strategy during a town hall meeting.
- ▪Sony has previously released several major titles on PC, but this will now be limited to online games.
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