SEGA Explores Potential Subscription Service for Its Game Library
The company is evaluating a Netflix-style model for its iconic titles, though plans remain unconfirmed.
- SEGA's president, Shuji Utsumi, revealed in a BBC interview that the company is considering a subscription-based gaming service but has not disclosed specific details.
- The potential service could feature SEGA's extensive library, from retro classics to modern titles, similar to offerings like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
- Recent delisting of over 60 SEGA games from digital storefronts has fueled speculation that these titles may reappear as part of a subscription model.
- Industry experts warn that SEGA launching its own platform might fragment the market further and lead to its games being pulled from existing services like Game Pass or PlayStation Plus.
- Utsumi also hinted at broader changes for SEGA, including a 'rock and roll mentality' revival and development of a challenging new Sonic game.