Sony Cautions on PS5 Exodus as PC Gaming Gains Ground

Sony's PC Port Strategy: No PS5 User Loss Concerns

Sony isn't concerned about losing PlayStation 5 (PS5) users to PC gaming, according to a company official. This statement comes amidst a recent update on Sony's PC publishing strategy.

Despite releasing first-party titles on PC, starting with Horizon Zero Dawn in 2020 and accelerating after acquiring Nixxes Software in 2021, Sony sees minimal risk of significant PS5 user attrition. A company representative stated during a late 2024 investor Q&A that they haven't observed a concerning trend of users switching to PC.

PS5 Sales Remain Strong

This confidence is supported by PS5 sales figures. As of November 2024, 65.5 million PS5 units have been sold, closely mirroring the PS4's sales trajectory (over 73 million in its first four years). Sony attributes the slight difference primarily to PS5 supply chain issues during the pandemic, not competition from PC ports.

A More Aggressive PC Porting Approach

Sony intends to further expand its PC presence. In 2024, President Hiroki Totoki announced a plan to be more "aggressive" with PC ports, aiming to reduce the time lag between PS5 and PC releases. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, launching on PC just 15 months after its PS5 debut, exemplifies this strategy. This contrasts with the over two-year exclusivity period for Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Upcoming PC Ports

Along with Spider-Man 2 (January 30th), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Steam January 23rd. Several other high-profile PS5 exclusives remain unannounced for PC, including Gran Turismo 7, Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and the Demon's Souls remake.