PlayStation Pullback Puts Gran Turismo’s Future on PC in Doubt
GTPlanet • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony has reportedly halted plans to port major single-player PlayStation titles to PC, affecting games like Ghost of Tsushima and the upcoming Sifu, while multiplayer and live-service games remain unaffected, according to Bloomberg.
- Although Gran Turismo was not explicitly mentioned, this shift casts doubt on a PC release despite previous statements from series creator Kazunori Yamauchi expressing interest and acknowledging technical challenges.
- Sony's decision is influenced by underwhelming PC sales, concerns over brand dilution, and the possibility that Microsoft's next Xbox, built on Windows, could run PC games, potentially undermining PlayStation exclusivity.
- Gran Turismo's strong online and esports components differentiate it from typical single-player titles, and its large PC sim-racing community suggests a viable
