All PlayStation Studios games now accessible on Windows PC platforms
Sony's PlayStation Studios are making a significant move towards expanding their reach, with an increasing number of games finding their way onto PC platforms. Here's a roundup of some of the latest titles that have made the transition, as well as a glimpse into what's to come.
Current Offerings
Sackboy: A Big Adventure, developed by Sumo Digital, is now available on Steam, joining the ranks of popular platforming games. Fans of asymmetrical multiplayer can enjoy Predator: Hunting Grounds, developed by Illfonic, also available on Steam.
Action enthusiasts can delve into Stellar Blade, an upcoming action game published by PlayStation, scheduled to launch in June 2025. For those who love LEGO-themed games, LEGO Horizon Adventures is a must-play, based on the Horizon series and set to release on Nov. 15, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Remastered Classics
Sony has been breathing new life into some of its most beloved franchises, with games like God of War (2018) and Horizon Zero Dawn now available on PC. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, including the Burning Shores expansion, was released on PC on March 21, 2024. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is scheduled to be released on PC on April 3, 2025, making it the shortest time between a PlayStation Studios single-player title launching on console before being ported to PC.
Upcoming Releases
God of War Ragnarök, initially launched on PlayStation consoles in November 2022, was ported to PC on Sep. 19, 2024. Returnal, with new features like ray-tracing and widescreen support, was released on PC on February 17, 2023. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut was developed in tandem with Nixxes Software and launched on May 14, 2024.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was ported to PC on Nov. 18, 2022, while Until Dawn, remade using Unreal Engine 5, was released on Oct. 4, 2024, for Windows PC and PlayStation 5. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was released on July 26, 2023, for PC with new features such as ultrawide support and DLSS 3.
Future Prospects
While no exact launch windows exist yet for most unreleased PlayStation Studios games on PC, Sony’s trend indicates that future titles will likely come to PC with less delay, possibly even simultaneously. Confirmed titles still without PC dates include Marvel's Wolverine and other upcoming original IPs.
Players can look forward to experiencing the adventures of Aloy, Kratos, and other iconic PlayStation Studios characters on PC, without buying a PS5. With Sony's intent to launch the biggest single-player games on PS5 first, before bringing them to PC, there's plenty to anticipate in the near future.
Notable Absences
Some notable PlayStation Studios games, such as Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Currently, Concord, a first-person multiplayer shooter from Firewalk Studios, have not yet been confirmed for PC releases. The status of Fairgame$ from Haven, a heist game with PvPvE elements, remains uncertain, as its release date has not been announced yet.
In summary, Sony's PlayStation Studios are expanding their presence on PC, offering players a wider range of options to enjoy their favourite games on various platforms. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming releases and potential ports of popular titles.
- Microsoft's Windows 11 now hosts a variety of PlayStation Studios games, such as Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Predator: Hunting Grounds, which can be found on the Steam desktop platform.
- Upcoming titles like Stellar Blade and LEGO Horizon Adventures will also be available on Windows PC, expanding Microsoft's software library for gaming.
- Sony has remastered classics like God of War (2018) and Horizon Zero Dawn for Windows PC, making popular PlayStation games accessible to a broader audience.
- Xbox Series X and Xbox gaming enthusiasts can look forward to playing remastered games like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which is scheduled to be released on Windows PC in 2025.
- Microsoft Edge can be a convenient web browser for users accessing Steam, Xbox, and other gaming platforms on their laptops, especially when searching for gaming-related updates and hardware requirements.
- With the trend of shorter delays for PlayStation Studios games on PC, Windows 11 users may soon see titles like Marvel's Wolverine and other original IPs available on their PCs.
- However, certain PlayStation Studios games like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Current, Concord remain absent from the list of confirmed titles for PC releases, leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates on their potential availability.
