- Shuhei Yoshida discussed PlayStation PC Ports in a new interview
- He said they can help reach a new audience, especially when consoles are not popular
- They also generate money that can be invested in future games
The former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Shuhei Yoshida, discussed the rise in PC PlayStation ports in a new interview.
Speaking on the podcast gaming sacred symbols (spotted by Push Square), he said that “Liberation on PC does a lot of things, it reaches a new audience that does not have consoles – especially in regions where consoles are not so popular. “
He then highlighted the market in China as an important factor: “China is a huge PC game market […] And China is a growing but very small console market. In order to reach the public in countries like China, it is crucial to go out on PC. “”
In addition to that, he argued that a new audience is could create new long -term PlayStation fans. “The idea is that these people can become fans of a particular franchise, and when a new game in this series will be released, they can be convinced to buy a PlayStation,” he said.
He also said there were simple economic reasons behind. “This also adds additional income, because the port to the PC is much cheaper than creating an original title,” he noted. “So it’s almost like printing money and it helps us invest in new titles now that the cost of games has increased”
Right now, you can buy (take a deep inspiration) Up to dawn,, God of Ragnarok war,, Helldivers 2,, Tsushima ghost,, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,, Marvel Remastered Spider-Man,, Horizon Forbidden West Full Edition,, The last of us part 1,, Turned,, Uncharted: the collection inherited from thieves,, Sackboy: a great adventure,, Ratchet & Clank: Rift apart,, God of war,, Past days,, And Horizon Zero Dawn on PC.
It’s a lot of PS5 games and there is no sign that this trend will slow down soon, at least if this interview is something to pass.
