Looking ahead as to what Sony Interactive Entertainment has its playbook set for in the coming future, users on PlayStation have much to anticipate. For one, PlayStation VR 2 is a showcased peripheral that we are slowly learning more about as time unravels. Rewinding back to February, the company showcased a first look at the new headset and the updated controllers as well for the newest iteration.
Additionally, when properly unveiling the second virtual reality headset, Sony Interactive Entertainment went on to highlight one game, Horizon: Call of the Mountain. The title is a collaborative project underway for the new device between Guerrilla Games and Firesprite Games. This week, President & CEO Jim Ryan has more news on the launch roster for the headset as well.
In a Game & Network Services Segment for an investors briefing, Ryan reveals nearly two dozen titles will be readied for the new hardware when it is prepared to release later on. “20+ major first-party and third-party titles confirmed for PS VR2 at launch,” the slide reveals on the topic. However, there is additional news from Sony on its plans.
As we are aware, multiplatform engagement is also a major focus for the PlayStation firm. Even Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida told that Bungie’s involvement will assist in this new ambition it is striving for. Namely, Sony focuses on the further investment of its IPs to enter in the live service model. Currently, MLB The Show is the only notable property categorized for this.
“A transformation from PlayStation’s current console-centric approach to a future where large elements of our community extend beyond the console,” a separate slide iterates on the matter. Looking beyond PlayStation consoles, PC, virtual reality, mobile, and even metaverse is slated for Sony. Improving experiences includes enhancements to PlayStation Plus alongside welcoming Discord, upgrades to the store, and PlayStation Direct.
PC sales for respective titles show to be a turn of profit for the PlayStation firm as well. Horizon Zero Dawn – 2,398K sales & $60M revenue, Days Gone – 852K sales & $22.7M revenue, and God of War – 971K sales & $26.2M revenue. Estimated net growth of this new emphasis on PC gaming is projected to be over $300M which is four times greater than the past fiscal year.
For mobile gaming, Sony has “aggressive growth plans” to “leverage partnerships to build leading mobile development and publishing capabilities within SIE”. This includes “co-development of top IP with industry leaders”, “establishing network of internal studios and projects,” and “Building world-class centralized publishing team and tools”.
Are you excited for what Sony Interactive Entertainment has slated for the future of PlayStation?
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