Update: Sony has now confirmed to IGN that Days Gone will arrive on PC in the spring.“I think a few things have changed,” Ryan replied to the question of why the company had changed the exclusive release for the PC. “In early 2021, we find ourselves with our development studios and games made by them that are in better shape than they ever were. Our studios have been making amazing, great games especially since the second half of the PS4 cycle.
“We have the opportunity to present these great games to a wider audience and recognize the cost-effectiveness of game development, which is not always easy. The cost of making games goes up every cycle as the IP caliber has improved. it’s a pretty clear decision for us. “
This announcement follows in the footsteps of Horizon Zero Dawn, which Sony announced and released in 2020 for PC. Ryan explains that the SIE evaluated the response to a particular port when it decided to release multiple ports, explaining that PC players “liked it and they. Bought it” and that PlayStation players “didn’t cause a significant negative reaction.” for a game starting from the console. “We will continue to take mission steps in that direction,” Ryan added.
Of course, there was more evidence that Sony wanted to bring most of its first-party product line to PC, as Sony mentioned in its 2020 corporate report that it will “explore the extension of our first-party titles to the PC platform in order to to promote PCs. further increase our profitability. “
For more information about the PC version of Horizon, see the initial PC port analysis for Horizon Zero Dawn.
Jonathon Dornbush is IGN’s leading news editor, Podcast Beyond! And the leader of the PlayStation. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.
