PlayStation PC port studio bio suggests more PS5 exclusives could come to Steam

Gamers continue to debate whether Sony intends to alter its cross-platform ambitions. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier believes the company is backing off on bringing PS5 exclusives to Steam and the Epic Games Store. However, an update from the studio behind many PlayStation PC ports casts doubt on the report.

The future of Nixxes Software 

Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired the Netherlands-based Nixxes Software in 2021. Since then, it has optimized PS5 games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and Ghost of Tsushima for PC. If the gaming giant keeps more titles confined to consoles, the developers' purpose going forward is unclear. Still, a recent revision of their official description gives no indication of major changes.

SenjutsuSage was among several on social media who noticed edits on the PlayStation Studios site. As of March 26th, the Wayback Machine archive shows no mention of desktop or laptop gaming in the Nixxes biography. Yet, now it reveals that it has “engineering teams specialized in high-quality PC ports.”

To confuse fans further, other SIE studios involved with ports also have different summaries. The updated text for Valkyrie Entertainment and XDev focuses on PS5 exclusives rather than PlayStation PC releases.

In the case of Nixxes, one explanation may be that it assists Sony with multiplayer games. Jason Schreier expects that live-service titles like Helldivers 2 will be exceptions to the new strategy. Only single-player projects would no longer cater to this massive audience. Nevertheless, Nixxes has taken a more lead role in these narrative-driven adventures.

Will any other SIE games appear on PC?

If Schreier is correct, potential upcoming Steam additions, including Ghost of Yōtei and Marvel’s Wolverine, are in danger. Saros, which will debut on PlayStation consoles on April 30th, is also up in the air. As Kotaku reported, when questioned, Saros developer Housemarque refused to comment on other platforms.

Sony itself has remained silent on how its attitude toward PS5 exclusives may evolve. On the other hand, in a Bloomberg interview discussed by Push Square, CEO Hiroki Totoki stressed that “PlayStation should be the best place to play.”