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Sony emphasizes PS5 exclusivity for major single-player titles
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has launched a new marketing campaign titled ‘Only On PS5,’ signaling a potential shift back toward console exclusivity for its major single-player titles. In recent promotional videos, SIE highlighted several high-profile games as PlayStation 5 exclusives, including Astro Bot, Gran Turismo 7, Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, and God of War Laufey.
This move comes amid reports that SIE may be reconsidering its previous strategy of releasing major single-player games on PC after a delay. While online and service-based games like Marathon may still see multi-platform releases, the emphasis on the ‘Only On PS5’ branding suggests a renewed focus on driving hardware sales through exclusive software.
In response to Sony’s transition toward an all-digital ecosystem and the potential phasing out of physical discs, the organization DoesItPlay has organized a week-long consumer boycott. The #PSBlackout, scheduled from August 23 to August 30, encourages users to refrain from logging in, playing games, or making purchases on PlayStation platforms to protest the loss of physical media and game ownership rights.
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DoesItPlay · Ghost of Yōtei · Marvel’s Wolverine · PlayStation · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 5 · Sony · Sony Interactive Entertainment
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The exclusive titles include Astro Bot, Gran Turismo 7, Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, and God of War Laufey. automaton-media.com · www.connect.ro · www.eurogamer.pl · www.gamebusiness.jp · www.leak.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sony is promoting several major titles as PlayStation 5 exclusives. automaton-media.com · www.connect.ro · www.eurogamer.pl · www.gamebusiness.jp · www.leak.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reports suggest Sony may be moving away from releasing major single-player titles on PC. automaton-media.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The organization DoesItPlay is spearheading a week-long boycott from August 23 to August 30 in response to Sony's move toward an all-digital future. hothardware.com