Multiple Sony first-party IPs, including Ghost of Tsushima 2, may not be released anytime soon - according to a new report. As mentioned by Gematsu, PlayStation is very unlikely to release new entries in existing franchises before 2025. The report also goes into detail, offering insight into the current strategy of the company, which seems to be focused on live-service titles and new IPs.
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Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinions.
As detailed in the extensive report by Gematsu, Sony Interactive Entertainment “does not plan to release any new major existing franchise titles next fiscal year.” This roughly translates to March 31, 2025.
Interestingly, Sony has not denied the development of currently existing projects. As such, titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 3, Marvel’s Wolverine, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima 2 are still very likely being worked on at the time of writing this article. The games are expected to be released slowly, starting in March 2025.
The report by Gematsu does not refer to third-party IPs such as Until Dawn, however, and these games should be largely unaffected.
The list of affected titles could include the following:
Also mentioned within the report is Sony Interactive Entertainment’s future strategy for the PlayStation 5. In short, Sony plans to focus more on AAA blockbusters, churning out more original IPs and live-service titles. Additionally, the company also plans on expanding the console’s install base, with a “greater emphasis on balance with profits”.
President Hiroki Totoki also went on to express his thoughts as the chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The report mentions his visits to multiple studios and his
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