Sony appears to be shifting its internal policy toward reducing the PC porting of single-player titles developed by its first-party studios, according to recent reports.

Bloomberg reported on the 4th that Sony has decided to keep its major upcoming AAA titles as PS5 exclusives. This internal shift has reportedly led to the cancellation of PC versions for 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'SAROS', the latter of which was slated for release on the 30th of next month.

The primary reasons cited for this strategic pivot are underwhelming sales and the need to secure hardware competitiveness through exclusives. Data from 2023 shows the PC revenue target was set at $450 million, accounting for 2% of total annual revenue at the time. Market analysts suggest that even after bringing franchise titles like 'Marvel's Spider-Man' and 'Uncharted' to Steam, their contribution to total revenue remains relatively low.

Furthermore, securing console relevance through exclusive titles has become a key topic. With observations that the next-gen Xbox might be designed as a PC-compatible device capable of running Steam, and Nintendo strengthening the competitiveness of the Switch 2 by gradually releasing its own exclusives, Sony appears to be reinforcing its position through exclusive titles ahead of the launch of its next-generation hardware.

However, online multiplayer titles like 'Helldivers 2', where securing a large player base is essential, are expected to continue their PC porting strategy. Upcoming titles such as 'Marathon' and 'Marvel Rivals', scheduled for release in August, are still expected to launch on multiple platforms.

This change in direction has drawn attention to the future of Sony's internal development organizations. In particular, it is speculated that Nixxes Software, the studio acquired by Sony to handle PC ports of existing PlayStation games, will likely shift its operational focus.