A big part of PlayStation’s appeal is its first-party exclusive games, with titles likeThe Last of Us 2,Ghost of Tsushima,and a slate of others giving people a reason to invest in the PS4, and soon, the PS5. However, PlayStation is bringing more first-party games to PC afterlaunchingHorizon: Zero Dawnon the platform earlier this year.
Now, fans are beginning to wonder which first-partPlayStation exclusives could come to PC, and while it would be wonderful to see all of them make their way over eventually, there are some that would be far better fits than others. Certain titles would benefit much more from the robust range of advantages that PCs offer, including higher resolutions and mod support.
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Of course, there’s no end to games that fans want to see, and withXbox releasing its exclusive games on PC, it seems that there are going to be many new reasons for console players to try out the platform.
Bloodborne
With theDark Soulsfranchise having such a dedicated fanbase on PC,Bloodbornecoming to the system seems like a no-brainer for PlayStation.Bloodbornewas far faster than the firstDark Soulsgames, and seems to have inspired some changes to theSoulsformula, as evidenced byDark Souls 3’sincreased speed, and the blazing-fast combat inSekiro.
Even beyondBloodborne’sreception and influence, bringing the game to PC would afford it numerous quality-of-life improvements, hopefully allowing for higher frame rates and sharper resolutions. Both of those can go a long way to keep a game alive beyond the typical lifespan, and if it were to prove popular enough, it could even pave the way forBloodborne 2.AfterElden Ringfinally releases, that is.
Days Gone
Not all of PlayStation’s triple-a exclusives have been as popular as the others, and nowhere is that more clear than withDays Gone,the biker zombie game set in Oregon from Sony’s Bend Studio. While the game isn’t necessarily bad, it launched with a host of issues that turned some players away from it, along with some outtakes from the story that were criticized as mediocre.
PC players may be able to give the game an extra layer of polish with mods, fixing the issues that it had at launch. The possibilities would be pretty much endless, giving the community a chance to overhaulDays Gonein compelling new ways, hopefully helping it strengthen its audience.
What exactly that entails falls to the community. Players could potentially see new locations, weapons, and even possibly new enemies given the right toolset, but that depends on how well the game is supported. Even without those features,Days Gone’srich environments could easily be enhanced with the extra power of a gaming PC, giving players all the more reason to giveDays Gonea try if it were to make it to the platform.
God of War
Kratos' journey with his son Atreus was not only one of the defining games of the PS4, but a defining game of the decade in general. It proved how games can evolve from simple origins into something cinematic and bold, challenging players to grow alongside the cast of characters. In general,God of Warreviewsheaped praise on the title, citing the actors' performances, narrative, and the world as reasons to journey through it.
Kratos' appearance on PC seems like a natural fit for the franchise. The open nature and breadth of the world are key elements that PC players seem to click with, and the tight combat would seamlessly translate to mouse and keyboard. With dozens of challenges to face and places to explore, it’s a world that countless PC players would undoubtedly want to get lost in.
It is, however, a departure from the earlier entries in the series, being a soft reboot of theGod of Warfranchise. It’s much harder to find a game that scratches the same itch as the olderGod of Wargames did in 2020, with some of the only alternatives being theBayonettagames. And while it would be cool to see the entireGod of Warfranchisemake it to PC at some point, the 2018 reboot would be the way to go first.
The Last of Us
Naughty Dog’s last few games have sought to tell emotional stories through the eyes of 3D characters, though none quite as much asThe Last of Usseries. Both the first game and its sequel would be equally great to see on PC, and a franchise bundle pack even more so, but if it came down to a choice between the two, the first game is too important to the second’s narrative to not make it to the platform first.
The Last of Usrequires precision when aiming, which the mouse is well equipped for, and graphical overhauls would make the game that much more cinematic, even as it starts to show its age. It’s a recipe for success, especially considering thatThe Last of Usis a strong franchise globally. Unfortunately, the series seems like one of the least probable options for Sony to bring over, considering how important it is to the PlayStation brand
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Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch’s first game sinceInfamous: Second Son,Ghost of Tsushimais the final major exclusive for the PlayStation 4. So far, the reception to the game has been pretty positive, with the game’s subreddit still being host to screenshots, stories, and a whole lot more shared regularly.
As an open-world action game,Ghost of Tsushimaisn’t that far off fromHorizon: Zero Dawn,but the two games feature radically different combat mechanics and narratives, separating the two titles in a meaningful way.Ghost of Tsushimaseems like the type of game that the PC fanbase would love to journey through, perhaps more than any other PlayStation exclusive.
Of course, there are many others that would be wonderful on PC. Regardless of which ones do make it, it may be a few years before newer games come to the platform, as it tookHorizonthree years after its initial launch to get a PC port. However, it presents a massive opportunity for Sony, and that could mean good things for PC and PlayStation players.
