Sony Cancels Rumored PlayStation PC Port

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Summary

  • A Gran Turismo 7 PC port was reportedly in development but ended up getting canceled for unknown reasons.
  • A PC version of the Demon’s Souls remake reportedly isn’t in the works right now.

As a devoted fan, I was looking forward to the rumored PC port of Gran Turismo 7, but it seems that plans for this release have allegedly been called off. This reported decision casts a shadow over the near future of Sony’s endeavors in bringing more games to the PC platform.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of Gran Turismo 7 since it hit the PS4 and PS5 back in early March 2022. Sony has been making waves in the gaming community by transitioning some PlayStation exclusives to the PC platform, starting with Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War. However, unlike these titles, Gran Turismo 7 hasn’t been officially confirmed for a PC release yet, despite other PlayStation games popping up on Steam since then.

It’s worth mentioning that there were plans for a PC version of Gran Turismo 7, according to Bryank75, who got this information from someone in the know. However, this project was ultimately abandoned, as reported by the same source, who has accurately leaked details about other PlayStation games in the past. The reasons behind the potential cancellation of Gran Turismo 7 for PC and the exact time when Sony decided to scrap the project remain unknown.

Demon’s Souls PC Port Reportedly Isn’t Happening—For Now

In response to a query from IconEra user, Bryank75 clarified during their conversation that there are no ongoing plans for a PC version of the remade Demon’s Souls at this time, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. Further discussion led Bryank75 to suggest that the 2020 game might not transition to PC platforms for quite some years.

It might be unexpected for some fans that Gran Turismo 7 could bypass PC release, given the expectation that Sony would broaden the reach of Polyphony Digital’s racing game as part of its ongoing live-service expansion. However, Sony has reportedly abandoned over ten Game-as-a-Service (GaaS) projects since 2022, hinting at a possible change in their live-service approach – particularly after the departure of former CEO Jim Ryan in March 2024. Interestingly, PlayStation Chairman Hiroki Totoki announced earlier that Sony would increase its PC port activity. Indeed, Sony has recently released PC versions for games like Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima, LEGO Horizon Adventures, and even Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

It’s uncertain if the alleged cancellation of the Gran Turismo 7 PC version implies a possible change in strategy for Sony. One factor that may have influenced Sony’s view on PC releases since early 2024 is Microsoft’s full transition to multi-platform game publishing, which might diminish the focus on Xbox hardware. With this shift, Sony finds itself in a unique position to capture a larger market share by being the only platform that can play both PlayStation and Xbox games, with the former available from day one. However, it’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily mean Sony will abandon PC ports altogether; instead, they might prioritize other projects over these.

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2025-01-31 03:24