August 11th 2024.
A reader has suggested an interesting idea for Sony to release all their PlayStation 4 games on Nintendo's next console, even if they don't go multiformat on Xbox. They had previously written in about Microsoft and Sony doing the same with the Switch 2 if it could handle their exclusives. While it is uncertain if the Switch 2 could handle current gen games, it's likely that it could manage Xbox One or PlayStation 4 games.
Ordinary publishers would have no issue with this, as they would likely jump at the opportunity to make easy money by porting popular titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5, Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and more. Microsoft has already started releasing former exclusives on PlayStation and even put games like Ori on the Nintendo Switch, so it's possible they would be eager to work with the Switch 2 as well. But what about Sony?
The more I think about this idea, the more it makes sense to me. Sony has already announced that they will be releasing Lego Horizon Adventures on Switch later this year, so why stop there? It would make sense for them to have a release gap, similar to their PC versions, but beyond that, why not bring both Horizon games, both God Of Wars, and all the Uncharted and The Last Of Us games to the Switch 2? After all, they're all on the PlayStation 4 and the Switch 2 should be just as powerful, if not more so.
Sony has been vocal about their concerns over profits and growth, and the Switch 2 could potentially be their saving grace. While it may not outsell Xbox or PlayStation, Nintendo's hardware doesn't really compete with them. It has a different set of exclusive games and a different audience. Plus, with the rising cost of game development, Sony may have no choice but to look for other platforms to sell their games on. And with the success of Nintendo's recent consoles, the Switch 2 could be a lucrative option for them.
In the past, Sony would have never considered this idea, but with the current state of the industry, they may have to make some tough decisions. It's no secret that Xbox exists to prevent the rise of PlayStation, and with Microsoft seemingly giving up on hardware, their relationship is unlikely to improve any time soon. On the other hand, there's no reason why Sony and Nintendo can't be best pals. They have barely interacted in the past, but maybe it's time for that to change.
If I were Sony, I would use a closer relationship with Nintendo to create a crossover game, perhaps to make up for the fact that they were never included in Super Smash Bros. Maybe even a Smash Bros. PlayStation Edition, with characters from both Nintendo and PlayStation. It's an exciting idea that could benefit both companies and their fans.
It's understandable that some at Sony may not like the idea of releasing games on PC, just as some at Xbox seem to be against going multiformat. But in the end, the bottom line is what matters. And getting in bed with Nintendo seems like a much better idea than focusing on endless live service games that no one wants.
Of course, this is just speculation and we can't say for sure if Sony will ever consider this idea. But in my opinion, it's something they should definitely think about. And who knows, maybe we'll see God Of War on the Switch 2 one day.
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