Sony ends PC releases for single-player PS5 games to keep console exclusivity

Sony confirmed on Monday, June 8, 2026, that its narrative single-player PlayStation 5 games will no longer be released on PC, maintaining exclusive availability on the console platform ^{[1, 2, 3]}. PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst revealed the change during a company-wide meeting, marking a shift from past strategy where Sony eventually ported major single-player exclusives to PC after a delay ^{[1, 2, 3]}.

This policy affects upcoming and recent titles like Marvel's Wolverine, scheduled for PS5 release on September 15, 2026, Intergalactic: The Heretic Project, Saros, which was recently launched, and Ghost of Yotei ^{[1, 2, 3]}. However, some multiplayer titles such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon remain planned for PC launch ^{[1, 2, 3]}.

Sony's rationale for the reversal includes low PC sales for previous PS5 single-player ports and concerns that PC versions could harm the PlayStation brand and reduce console sales ^{[1, 2]}. Historically, games like God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us series were ported to PC with mixed commercial success ^[2]. For instance, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 peaked at 28,117 concurrent players on Steam, a modest figure compared to multiplayer games like Helldivers 2, which reached over 450,000 concurrent players ^[2].

Reaction among PC gamers is mixed. Many expressed disappointment on platforms like Reddit, with some saying they will not buy a PS5 just for these games. One user noted, "I skipped buying a PS5 and I don't feel like I've missed out." Another commented, "Why would a PC gamer buy a 600 dollar PS5 for a few games? ... The PC gamer simply ignores Sony games and plays other PC games." A third said, "Please tell Hermen Hulst that my wallet is exclusive to PC games (preferably Steam) and I don't want to buy a PS console to play Sony games anymore" ^[3].

The decision follows earlier reports in March 2026 that Sony was considering ending single-player PC ports ^[1]. The next major release affected is Marvel's Wolverine, now confirmed as a PS5 console exclusive, set to launch September 15 ^{[1, 2, 3]}.