Remember that slick 2019 PlayStation ad? The one with the tagline “Only on PlayStation,” dripping with cinematic flair, showcasing epic games and fueling console owners’ pride? It was a vibe — a promise that these titles were sacred, locked to Sony’s ecosystem.
Fast forward to 2025, and that promise is a distant memory. Sony’s once-hallowed exclusives have jumped ship to PC, with The Last of Us Part II Remastered landing on Steam just days ago, hammering the final nail in the coffin of PlayStation exclusivity.
The trend started subtly. Horizon Zero Dawn hit PC in 2020, followed by Days Gone and God of War (2018). Fans raised eyebrows but chalked it up as Sony testing the waters.
Then the floodgates opened. Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Returnal, Sackboy: A Big Adventure—all made their way to Steam and Epic Games Store.
By 2024, heavyweights like God of War Ragnarök and Ghost of Tsushima joined the party. And now, The Last of Us Part II, one of Sony’s crown jewels, is playable on PC, complete with enhanced visuals and performance tweaks. The era of “Only on PlayStation” is officially over.
Why the shift? Money talks. Sony’s leadership, including former PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, has been upfront about expanding revenue streams. PC ports tap into a massive market of gamers who don’t own a PS5 or PS4 but are happy to drop $60 on a polished port.
In 2023, Sony reported that PC releases accounted for a growing chunk of PlayStation Studios’ revenue, with Horizon Forbidden West and Spider-Man Remastered performing particularly well. The math is simple: exclusivity is nice, but profits are nicer.
This isn’t just about cash, though. Sony’s strategy reflects a broader industry trend. Microsoft has long embraced cross-platform releases, with Halo and Forza thriving on PC alongside Xbox.
Even Nintendo, historically protective of its walled garden, has experimented with mobile and PC-adjacent projects. Sony’s move to PC aligns with a reality where platform loyalty is fading, and gamers demand flexibility. Why lock a masterpiece like The Last of Us to one device when you can reach millions more?
That said, not every exclusive has made the leap. Bloodborne, FromSoftware’s gothic masterpiece, remains a PlayStation hostage, much to the anguish of fans begging for a 60fps remaster or PC port.
Leaks and rumors — amplified by posts on X — suggest a PC version might be in the works, possibly alongside a PS5 remaster.
Given Sony’s trajectory, it’s hard to imagine Bloodborne staying exclusive forever. The same goes for other holdouts like Demon’s Souls (2020) or Gran Turismo 7. If The Last of Us Part II can break free, anything can.
For PlayStation diehards, this feels like a betrayal. The “Only on PlayStation” mantra was a badge of honor, a reason to pick Sony over Xbox or PC. Now, that edge is dulled. On X, some fans lament the loss of exclusivity, arguing it diminishes the PS5’s value proposition.
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Others, however, see the upside: more players experiencing Sony’s stories, and the potential for modding communities to breathe new life into these games. Imagine Spider-Man with custom suits or Horizon with fan-made quests.
Sony’s not abandoning consoles entirely. The PS5 Pro, launched in 2024, and upcoming first-party titles like Death Stranding 2 show they’re still invested in the platform.
But the days of rigid exclusivity are gone. Sony’s new mantra seems to be “PlayStation first, PC later” — a timed exclusive model that keeps console owners happy while eventually opening the door to PC gamers.
So, what’s next? If Bloodborne does escape its PS4 prison, expect it to dominate Steam charts, just like God of War and The Last of Us did.
Sony’s already teasing Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Tsushima 2 for the PS5, but don’t be surprised if they’re on PC within a couple of years.
The “Only on PlayStation” era is a relic, replaced by a world where Sony’s games are everywhere — and honestly, that’s not a bad thing.
More players, more stories, more ways to experience these worlds. Just don’t hold your breath for Bloodborne tomorrow.
Sources: Steam store pages, Sony financial reports (2023-2024), X posts on Sony PC ports, industry news on PlayStation strategy.
