Multiple Sony PS4 exclusives are coming to PC, starting with Horizon: Zero Dawn

[Sasquach]

Is sony just porting everything they have over?

[Mangler]

But isn't Sackboy the spinoff that is missing most of the elements from LBP?

[DeathKnight]

Looks like Sackboy is the next ps5 > pc title, and I don't get it, who wanted a port of Sackboy?

Probably cheap, easy money for Sony.

The more the merrier I guess.

[Lazy8s]

I’ve seen Sackboy, but never really checked it out. Is it at least a bit of fun or just not worth the time?

[Mangler]

It seems to be pretty good if you like games like super mario 3d world.

[Sundance Kid V2]

Noice! Easy money for Sony.

[Lazy8s]

It seems to be pretty good if you like games like super mario 3d world.

Thanks Mangler

[Meteor_of_War]

Probably cheap, easy money for Sony.

The more the merrier I guess.

Yep, they should have started doing it years ago. No reason not to.

[Silent-Runner]

I’ve seen Sackboy, but never really checked it out. Is it at least a bit of fun or just not worth the time?

it's as adorable as the rest of the franchise. If you liked the other ones then you'll love this one too. Had a blast with it. Great artstyle too.

[Lazy8s]

it's as adorable as the rest of the franchise. If you liked the other ones then you'll love this one too. Had a blast with it. Great artstyle too.

I’ve never played any of the franchise. I remember looking at it, maybe on steam and just wasn’t interested at the time.

[nutcrackr]

Returnal has been rumored for ages.

GT7 on PC would be quite unexpected but nice nonetheless.

[SubCog]

Returnal has been rumored for ages.

GT7 on PC would be quite unexpected but nice nonetheless.

It would be impossible to port GT games to PC, as each GT game is individually written for each individual customer's PS console. That's why it takes so many years, as they are literally hand-crafting tens-of-millions of unique versions of the game from scratch. The disc versions are especially tricky, 'cause they have to have a guy scratch all those tiny markings into the discs.

[nutcrackr]

It would be impossible to port GT games to PC, as each GT game is individually written for each individual customer's PS console. That's why it takes so many years, as they are literally hand-crafting tens-of-millions of unique versions of the game from scratch. The disc versions are especially tricky, 'cause they have to have a guy scratch all those tiny markings into the discs.

That makes sense! Explains why so many of the tracks in the Gran Turismo games are butt ugly.

[Silent-Runner]

I’ve never played any of the franchise. I remember looking at it, maybe on steam and just wasn’t interested at the time.

oh, okay. Well, i dunno if it's something you would enjoy. I've played them all and really loved them, even the bug-ridden part 3. They are a _bit_ like the Trine games, jump 'n runs with tons of hidden secrets, a lot more fun in co-op, sometimes quite hectic with a unique art style. The level editor is also a great tool. Maybe just get one of the earlier ones for cheap to see if it's up yer alley, i'm not sure if they're compatible with the ps5 though.

[Drexion]

Horizon Zero Dawn remaster for PS5, Horizon online multiplayer game for PS5 and PC in development

"Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Guerrilla Games are currently working on a remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn for PlayStation 5, as well as a Horizon online multiplayer project for PlayStation 5 and PC"

"The remastered release will reportedly feature an improved lighting system, overhauled textures, and better animations, as well as new character models to match those found in the sequel Horizon Forbidden West." (full article)

(most news sites have tagged this as a 'rumor' - however it has been verified by multiple reputable insiders on twitter)

[DeathKnight]

Way too soon for a remaster of that game.

[Lazy8s]

Way too soon for a remaster of that game.

It is.

I can’t help but wonder what the pricing will be set at as well. TLoU part 1 released for full price. I was originally hoping to play it, but not for that cost.

HZD though, as much as I enjoyed the game it’s a hard pass for me.

[Mangler]

I think it is time to remaster god of war ragnarök.

[acroig]

I think it is time to remaster god of war ragnarök.

[Nunz]

Confused on why this is being called a remaster and not simply "Enhanced Edition". Should be a free update.. not paying **** for this.

[acroig]

Confused on why this is being called a remaster and not simply "Enhanced Edition". Should be a free update.. not paying **** for this.

This!

[Sundance Kid V2]

This!

+1

[Sundance Kid V2]

Horizon Zero Dawn remaster for PS5, Horizon online multiplayer game for PS5 and PC in development

"Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Guerrilla Games are currently working on a remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn for PlayStation 5, as well as a Horizon online multiplayer project for PlayStation 5 and PC"

"The remastered release will reportedly feature an improved lighting system, overhauled textures, and better animations, as well as new character models to match those found in the sequel Horizon Forbidden West." (full article)

(most news sites have tagged this as a 'rumor' - however it has been verified by multiple reputable insiders on twitter)

Sony learned people will complain, but still buy $70 game.

[acroig]

Sony learned people will complain, but still buy $70 game.

, how much was the 'upgrade' for Death Stranding Director Cut?

[twonha]

Way too soon for a remaster of that game.

At this rate, it shouldn't have been called the "Playstation 5". Should've been called the "Playstation 4 Remastered".

[Sundance Kid V2]

, how much was the 'upgrade' for Death Stranding Director Cut?

All I know all the remakes/masters/redos are $70. It seem crazy that people rebuy these games at that price...

[theshadowcult]

All I know all the remakes/masters/redos are $70. It seem crazy that people rebuy these games at that price...

lol, thats crazy? people buy multiple copies of the same game all the time. Just so they can play it on a different system. Why would buying an "upgraded" version again at full price be crazy?

[Seyiji]

, how much was the 'upgrade' for Death Stranding Director Cut?

At the time 8 bux on Fanatical :3

32 if you didn't own the base game.

[Sundance Kid V2]

lol, thats crazy? people buy multiple copies of the same game all the time. Just so they can play it on a different system. Why would buying an "upgraded" version again at full price be crazy?

Different platforms , I can understand.

But between PS 4 and 5. $70 is a hard pill to swallow IMHO. But to each his own.

I just think Sony is seeing a gap here , and they are coining it.

[koralis]

Way too soon for a remaster of that game.

Basically it's work they have already done for newer content. They are just backporting it and hoping to make a little extra money "for free"

Probably part of a horizon dawn: complete release which bundles both games together once sales start slowing down on the new one.

[Drexion]

Sony's GAAS Games confirmed to be released same day on PC as PS5.
Sony's Single Player games confirmed to be released on PC approx 1 year after the PS5 release.
Source is Hermen Hulst, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios.

(link)

The relevant clip from the interview can be seen here: LINK

[Sundance Kid V2]

Sony's GAAS Games confirmed to be released same day on PC as PS5.
Sony's Single Player games confirmed to be released on PC approx 1 year after the PS5 release.
Source is Hermen Hulst, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios.

(link)

The relevant clip from the interview can be seen here: LINK

GAAS .. pass. Sony is missing a money making opportunity here (IMHO) ... bring GAAS games to all consoles/mobile etc.

I'll wait a year for SP games.

[Mangler]

I can wait, even though I can go day one with my ps5.

**** Sony and their push for 80€ titles.

[DeathKnight]

I'm not sure what they think they're accomplishing by keeping these games on Playstation for a year before releasing to PC. I can see 6 months at the most. It's great they've embraced porting their titles to PC, but they still can't let go of the exclusivity BS. Get with the times Sony kthx.

[koralis]

I'm not sure what they think they're accomplishing by keeping these games on Playstation for a year before releasing to PC. I can see 6 months at the most. It's great they've embraced porting their titles to PC, but they still can't let go of the exclusivity BS. Get with the times Sony kthx.

Yeah. here's the thing... if they wait too long, I quit caring about that game and never pick it up. If it was a concurrent (or nearly) release I might have enough enthusiasm for it to give them money.

[Mangler]

Their current strategy will work for people who haven't played any of their stuff though, they've got plenty of older stuff to release in order to fill the gap between the new/delayed titles.

[koralis]

Their current strategy will work for people who haven't played any of their stuff though, they've got plenty of older stuff to release in order to fill the gap between the new/delayed titles.

I haven't, I just forget about it after the initial marketing and word-of-mouth disappears. After a year, I'll have moved onto something else that's being released right-now and people are talking about.


To get me to play an old game you pretty much need to give it to me for free on Epic, or really cheap to attract my interest (even then it's more likely that I "buy" it and never touch it). Full dollar is for new releases that I'm excited to play. I'm not saying it's right, but that's what history tells me is going to happen.

[nutcrackr]

1 year after release, sounds about right. Would be nice to see that be a bit shorter though, like 6 months.

[twonha]

Sony's GAAS Games confirmed to be released same day on PC as PS5.
Sony's Single Player games confirmed to be released on PC approx 1 year after the PS5 release.
Source is Hermen Hulst, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios.

(link)

The relevant clip from the interview can be seen here: LINK

My French is useless, but other sources are translating with far more nuance:

"I think going forward we'll see at least a year between releases on [Playstation] and on the PC platform, possibly with the exception of live-service games".

These, he elaborated, were a "little bit different in nature because you want to have a really strong community, strong engagement right away, right when you go live. So we might in the case of our live-service offerings go day-and-date with PC and the PlayStation platform.""

So, no promises, though I'm content just knowing that Sony exclusives will no longer require me to buy a Playstation every few years. I'll gladly buy their games, but have always considered having to buy the console itself a negative side-effect.

[Sundance Kid V2]

My French is useless, but other sources are translating with far more nuance:

"I think going forward we'll see at least a year between releases on [Playstation] and on the PC platform, possibly with the exception of live-service games".

These, he elaborated, were a "little bit different in nature because you want to have a really strong community, strong engagement right away, right when you go live. So we might in the case of our live-service offerings go day-and-date with PC and the PlayStation platform.""

So, no promises, though I'm content just knowing that Sony exclusives will no longer require me to buy a Playstation every few years. I'll gladly buy their games, but have always considered having to buy the console itself a negative side-effect.

Yea I haven't bought a PS since PS2. Wouldn't be buy one now or ever. I'll buy the games, but not the console.