The 2024 Sony earnings call revealed that the coming year will be lacking in new major existing franchise titles. Sony's finance department general manager, Sayahiko Hayakawa, stated that the company does not plan on releasing any new major existing franchise titles in the next fiscal year, which begins in April 2024 and ends in March 2025. This means that PlayStation gamers will have to wait for more than a year before seeing the next big Sony release.
This news is disappointing for those who were eagerly anticipating games like The Last of Us Part III and a potential Days Gone sequel. Sony's first-party studios will not be releasing any new titles for a significant period of time. However, Sony is aware of this and anticipates a dip in sales of both software and console units.
Despite the lack of new major franchise titles, there is a silver lining. Sony president Hiroki Totoki expressed a desire to bring more first-party titles to PC, following the success of SIE's Uncharted and Horizon franchises. This marks a departure from the previous strategy of only porting certain titles to PC with delays. With the stage set for more PlayStation games on PC, players who own both a PS5 and a gaming PC can look forward to enjoying their favorite titles on multiple platforms.
While 2024 may be a dry year for major franchise titles on PlayStation, the expansion to PC offers a glimmer of hope for gamers. Sony's decision to bring more first-party titles to PC can help improve operating profit and provide players with the opportunity to experience their favorite games beyond the PlayStation platform. For those eagerly awaiting the release of Bloodborne on PC, this news is especially exciting. Despite the lack of new releases, there are still exciting developments on the horizon for Sony and its gaming community.
