Overview

• 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.