Breaking the usual PlayStation tradition, God of War: Ragnarök's critical and commercial success shows it doesn't need to be a PS5 exclusive.
Sales of Arrowhead Studios' third-person shooter, Helldivers 2, have surpassed 12 million copies, beating God of War Ragnarok's record.
@Badz
Lol.
I hope you aren’t suggesting this is an all time sales forecast. I was referring to the actual time stated. FY2025 is in pretty much one year. Just under as I stated.
That would dip into hardware sales. This game did well on PC because it's a multi-player game.
am I correct in thinking games like helldivers can't be easily pirated, as they come with constant updates to the content, so new pirated/cracked version would have to be installed every bloody day
but single player one-and-done games, can EASILY be pirated. Choice.
maybe this is also why Helldivers sold well on pc, aside form fans liking it of course.
Sony makes more $$ off software anyways so it wouldnt hurt things as much as you think. There will still be the console only people to buy the specialized hardware... why make PC players wait any longer than they already do?
@Darth
The big money in consoles, or Steam for that matter, is in the 30% cut that you make on all games. This is why Xbox is pretty much screwed as they didn't target that. If Sony puts everything on PC they will lose their share of 3rd party games as those 3rd party games would be bought on PC. Its best to keep your platform the thriving ecosystem hence you give timed exclusives to your home console, unless the game is not relevant such as GAAS which might as well be on PC day one.
Dook, your assessment implies that console players are just jumping ship to PC and that is not the case. PC players play on PC, console players play on console and then you have this small segment that sits in the middle that go between the two. Sony would not lose 3rd party $$ as they still have their console fanbase who only play on their console. Sony putting their games more frequently on PC will yield them even greater sales as the PC players would not have to wait as long to buy. Now Sony may lose a percentage to Valve... but they make it back in overall revenue from both console and pc markets. We have seen what happens when sony releases a PS game on PC. Its nearly a hit every time, and sony sees this as well, so you know they are looking even more closely at the idea of more frequent PC releases.
And like S2 says, console people love consoles so, again, they really have nothing to lose and everything to gain by putting their games on PC as well as console. Like i siad, there will always be a console market to sell to... why not take advantage of the PC market in addition to that. Nobody can come up with a proper way to refute this. And this is why Sony is eyeballing PC more and more.
@darthv72
the one that makes real money from the sales of Helldivers 2 on PC is Valve! that sweet nectar of 30% cut while doing nothing is so addictive for Gaben. sorry to burst your bubble but Sony makes more money selling the game on PSN than on Steam
Will not happen. Some games do better on consoles and some extra money 2+ years later and I expect companies such as Sony and Rockstar will keep doing that
Didn’t this sell way better on PC by a large margin? Why would you, in the position of a business making money, want to limit yourself to possible poor sales on a single platform instead of releasing on more while the hype iron’s hot?
This whole console vs PC fanboyism isn’t making Sony money. Look at Square straight up pulling away from exclusivity and now going for an aggressive multiplatform release campaign. I’m pretty sure Day 1 on console and PC is happening.
@CrimsonWing69
You would be right if we all pretend Helldivers is the only game Sony has. As a business man, you look at history, not just one example. There is a reason Rockstar can release their games on consoles only, sell 10s of millions, then release them on PC later. Xbox has been doing day 1 and tell me, how high has their sales been? It's understandable for a live service game, but for single player games, Sony is better off doing what they planned. Release exclusively on PS, then wait 2-3 years, then re-release at full price again.
And no, it didn't sell better on PC by a large margin. It was initially 50/50, as stater by the director, but was later giving more information from NPD (Circana) as PC 60, PS 40, but that was in North America.
Absolutely no one thought Helldivers 2 was going to sell this much, not even the studio and I don't expect all live service games from Sony to sell that much.
"Didn’t this sell way better on PC by a large margin? "
60/40 is hardly a larger margin
All the games Sony is releasing on PC 2 years later aren't performing well. If they had put Spider-Man 2 day one on PC it would have sold millions on there.
@Tedakin
That might work for some games, but not most. I mean people were claiming Xbox games were going to sell more with day on PC. Tell me, how is that going? Also, keeping single player games exclusive is far more valuable than day 1 on PC. A new user's who buys a new Playstation for Spider-Man 2, GOWR or the Last of us 2 has far more value to Sony than a PC gamer.
I would stop supporting Sony hardware.. especially now that trophies are also on PC.
For their own sake they better keep making console exclusives and keep an eye on what big of a joke xbox has become
That worked out well for Xbox right I think a two year gap is actually extremely generous as a PC player and a console player if the game is first party comes to PC day and date it does devalue the purpose of console hardware and exclusives.
@darth Sony make no money on console hardware always has been the case give away the shaver and sell the razor model
They make 30 percent on everything sold first second or third party on the system.
If they did r sell hardware at a loss we would be seeing console proces spike as much as 50 percent
Doubt it.
Anyone with a PS5 that wanted Helldivers 2 probably has Helldivers 2 on PS5.
Otherwise, I don't see very many people buying a PS5 just to play this game.
Yeah also its really for the PC/Online gamers. I doubt it would have made as much just being on the PS5. Also as you said its not a game that would get people to go out and buy a 400 plus dollar console just to play it.
WelkinCole,
Right.
That would just be cavalier, if we're keeping it real. Typically, people buy into an ecosystem for the breadth of the games portfolio. Buying a PS5 for one game is just unrealistic.
Stripping away any of the convoluted reasons for buying a console, it's pretty simple:
1. You buy it knowing it'll eventually have the games you want (early adopters).
2. You buy it because it has the games you want now (enough of a portfolio).
3. Because it has the best version or one that your social circle bought into.
4. Because you can't play the games anywhere else (the caveat being that there are ENOUGH games to warrant the investment as an exclusives machine).
With the rise of PC ports of PlayStation titles however, there's another dimension here...
5. Immediacy.
Buying one just for what was once a niche franchise is absolutely an outlier.
The gaming business has evolved, and PC is now seen as just another platform to release games on rather than direct competition for the same market share. Most PC gamers don't own consoles. Personally, I was a console gamer until last year. I grew frustrated with the constant greed in the console market and the lack of unity among console gamers to demand change.
Take Helldivers 2 as an example—Sony tried to push their PSN policies, but PC gamers pushed back effectively. On consoles, though, there's a persistent defense of corporate practices. Look at the differing narratives around Microsoft's and Sony's actions among gamers and journalists. I don't miss consoles at all, and the PC community has been incredibly supportive for a newcomer like me.
On PC, I can enjoy games without spending on microtransactions thanks to mods. Cheat codes, which were fantastic back in the day, are still accessible on PC, whereas on consoles, they are monetized through things like XP boosters.
I still believe some console gamers just don't wanna deal with pc. Tye only thing pc has that I'd be interested in is mods other then that I'd rather not deal with it. Someday I'm sure I'll jump in but just not in a rush
Yeah and pc is also the plaform with most cheaters. Its a great platform but after a day of work on pc I just like to relax with my console and not think about anythink else.
I'm in a Helldivers group on Facebook and the amount of people who got the Spiderman bundle with Helldivers 2 was crazy 😂
Sony has a successful multiplayer title...who coulda guessed.
Arrowhead seems to be doing a great job with updates as well. Kudos!
I really hope the situation with Helldivers 2 on PC can clear up soon. Since the whole PSN account mandate, the player population has dropped significantly compared to what it was a few weeks ago.
It now takes much longer than normal to clear a major order. I remember when they released the order to kill the terminids and that got cleared the same day. Now we are struggling to do the same with the automatons.
Nope. Players from over 170 countries are unable to play the game because it was delisted from Steam.
This whole PSN issue has done significant damage to the community.
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A known leaker teases the God of War Ragnarok PC port announcement in May.
maybe they announce it during the state of play that is rumoured to be announced during this month.
WW studios have been extremely active in porting their games to PC this gen so far.. how about releasing PS5 games? no idea what is going on
Looking forward to playing this ps4 port on my steam deck.... 😁 PS5 is useless.
State of Play usually focuses on the PS brands so don't expect it and don't get angry when they don't.
That said, PC players might as well start signing up for the free PSN as well. It's not like we don't all have EA,Acti, Ubi, GoG, MS already.
They're bringing more games.
After i finished the first game on pc i've been very excited to continue the story ,can't wait!
You will love it. Honestly I feel as Odin was a clear stand out for the game. Honestly my favorite depiction of the God yet.
I actually didn't enjoy the story and the writing in general anywhere near as much as the last game, having said that I've just got the platinum and I'm currently playing the Valhalla DLC so there's still a lot to like.
It’s good but not great. The ending is really rushed and you can tell 2 games are squeezed into one. First game is a standout but honestly sequel had its moments but the last 25% of the game was rushed
I mean, if you want to play those games 2 to 3 years after, go ahead, I think Sony is counting on you buying the game regardless. Sell your $500 console that you already have to buy a $1k+ PC that maybe plays the game slightly better, if you already have the PC then good for you then.
Maybe? High end parts from 7 years ago can match or even beat the PS5, if you're willing to look at the second hand market, that should easily be possible. The only issue might be the GPU, but you can find parts from the 10, 20 or 30 series that match or beat the PS5, the PS5 isn't that powerful, especially compared to today's parts.
Can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not, anything is possible here….but imagine playing a game a year and a half before PC and being upset about it.
Just look at his comment history. This is an immature PC toddler that gets jealous so much when console gamers are eating good.
Why? It's been over 4 years. Baffles me why people complain stuff goes to PC eventually. Means more chance of sequels to games so it literally does nothing but benefit you. If you're not buying a PS5 because you're wanting to wait 4+ years to play an acclaimed game good luck to you.
That's the part that annoys me most, don't force the PSN account login on me, not that it matters since I do have a PSN account (I'd only ever want it for trophy/achievement crossover).
If you’ve just got yourself a shiny new PlayStation 5, or are just looking for something to hoover up all your spare time like THQ Nordic hoovering up bad business decisions, here are the best PS5 games that you should check out.
no.1 is Elden ring,
and there Is no ghost of tushima on the list,
I fear this man hasn't played ghost of Tsushima, hehe
Nonsense. Imagine if God of War were designed solely around the PS5 SSD and not a slow HDD. The game would also look and perform much better as a PS5 exclusive due to the significantly more powerful hardware. That’s a fact.
Less limitations changes game design. The thing everyone seems to be struggling with is the term "Loading" honestly. Being able to load faster is not just minimal/nonexistent loading screens which is what everyonethinks is all that can change. If you can load things in faster, you can increase things like character movement speed, asset density and variety, more varied environments/biomes, etc. You wouldn't need bottlenecks like squeezing through gaps, elevators, long corridors and such to allow levels to load. It opens everything up. Couple that with the massive CPU leap from last gen and yes it would've easily made it better, if only from a technological standpoint.
Dumb article.
"The PS5 version offers better graphics in terms of lighting and particle effects, faster load times, and smoother integration of the DualSense controller's haptic features, but"
Sounds a lot like it would be better as a ps5 game.
While it's nice that Sony was able to cater to their entire userbase here for those who haven't made the switch yet, saying a premiere 1st party title wouldn't be better building it from the ground up for the PS5 is ridiculous.