{"slug": "sony-confirms-ps5-and-pc-are-still-the-standard-platforms-for-live-service-games", "title": "Sony confirms PS5 and PC are still “the standard” platforms for live-service PlayStation games", "summary": "Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino confirmed that live-service PlayStation games will continue launching on both PS5 and PC, while single-player titles may remain exclusive to PlayStation. The company views multiplayer games as needing a wider audience to support online communities, making multi-platform releases the standard for live-service titles.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nSony confirms PS5 and PC are still “the standard” platforms for live-service PlayStation games\n\n                            You can expect multiplayer games to remain multi-platform                    \n\nAbdul Haddi\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 19, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nSony’s single-player games go exclusive, but multiplayer is safe\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nSony has further addressed ongoing discussions about its platform strategy, and the company has made one thing clear: live-service PlayStation games will continue launching on both PS5 and PC. In other words, multiplayer games are safe from the cull. There’s no doubt that Sony has been rethinking how it releases its first-party titles outside the PlayStation ecosystem.\nWhile PlayStation spent the past several years bringing many of its biggest games to PC, reports indicated that the company was preparing to shift its approach, particularly for single-player experiences. Now, PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino has shared new comments that shed light on Sony’s plans moving forward.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nSony’s single-player games go exclusive, but multiplayer is safe\nSpeaking in a recent interview with Famitsu, Nishino explained that Sony evaluates each game individually when deciding which platforms it should release on. However, he also emphasized that the company sees live-service titles differently from its single-player projects.\n\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is almost here, and we've found all the best early deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $449\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle - was $306.27 now $172.97\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,797\n\n        Skytech Gaming King 95 Gaming PC - was $3,699 now $3,499\n\nPrices correct as of June 18th on Amazon.com.\n\n“Our current main policy is that, for single-player games developed in-house, we will further refine the value of the gaming experience that PlayStation can offer. At the same time, we believe it is important for live-service games to reach a wider audience through online multiplayer, so we continue to view releases on both PS5 and PC as the standard.”\nHideaki Nishino, PlayStation President & CEO\nAccording to Nishino, online multiplayer games benefit from reaching the largest possible audience. Because of that, Sony still considers PS5 and PC to be the standard platforms for its live-service releases. The goal is to bring these games to as many players as possible while supporting large online communities.\nAt the same time, Sony appears to be placing greater emphasis on PlayStation exclusivity for its internally developed single-player games. Nishino stated that the company wants to further strengthen the unique gaming experiences available through PlayStation hardware.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\nMarvel’s Wolverine is a single-player Sony game that will be exclusive to PS5 – launching September 15, 2026\nHis comments line up with recent reports claiming that Sony plans to keep future first-party narrative-driven games exclusive to PlayStation consoles. While Sony has not formally announced such a policy, industry reports have suggested that the company believes its biggest story-focused franchises help strengthen the PlayStation brand and encourage players to stay within its ecosystem.\nThe move would represent a notable shift from Sony’s previous strategy. Over the last several years, PlayStation has brought titles such as Horizon, Marvel’s Spider-Man, The Last of Us, and God of War to PC, often after an extended period of console exclusivity. The company even acquired PC port specialist Nixxes Software to support those efforts.\n\n    919Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     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