Former Sony Exec Reveals Profits from PlayStation PC Ports Are Transforming the Industry

Shuhei Yoshida confirms that bringing PlayStation exclusives to PC has become a lucrative strategy, expanding audiences and funding new AAA projects.

Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, described porting PlayStation games to PC as 'almost like printing money' due to its cost-effectiveness and profitability.
Sony has embraced PC ports of major exclusives like Spider-Man, God of War, and Horizon, moving away from strict console exclusivity.
Releasing on PC allows Sony to reach new audiences, particularly in regions like China where PC gaming dominates over consoles.
The strategy aims to convert PC gamers into PlayStation console buyers by introducing them to franchises through delayed PC releases.
Profits from PC ports are used to fund the development of new, high-budget PlayStation-exclusive games as production costs continue to rise.