Sony’s recent acknowledgment of the challenges surrounding its live-service game strategy has sent ripples through the gaming community. During a Q1 2025 Earnings Call, CFO Lin Tao candidly admitted that the transition from single-player titles to live-service games has not gone as smoothly as anticipated. With titles like Concord and Marathon facing delays and cancellations, it’s clear that the company is grappling with significant hurdles in its ambitious plan to launch 12 live-service games by the end of fiscal year 2025.

PlayStation’s studios boss, Hermen Hulst, recently shed light on the company’s cautious strategy regarding the porting of games to PC. Unlike its competitor Xbox, which releases titles simultaneously on both console and PC, Sony is taking a more measured approach, ensuring that the PS5 remains a premium gaming experience. This strategy highlights the importance of delivering high-quality, exclusive content that showcases the console’s capabilities. Hulst emphasized that while Sony is exploring ways to expand its audience through PC ports, it remains committed to preserving the unique value of the PlayStation platform.