August 15th 2024.
Sony seems to be a bit hesitant when it comes to releasing their games on the Nintendo Switch. The recent announcement of Lego Horizon Adventures for multiple platforms, including the Switch, has raised some questions about Sony's plans for multiformat releases.
While Xbox's plans for releasing games on different platforms have been a topic of confusion, it seems that Sony is also facing a similar situation. Although they haven't explicitly stated it, Sony has been focusing more on PC releases in recent months and has made some ambiguous statements about their multiformat plans.
The release of Lego Horizon Adventures on PlayStation 5, PC, and Switch, with the Xbox being left out, has left many wondering why. Sony has given no explanation, but it is clear that Lego games tend to sell better on the Switch. However, it has now been revealed that Sony Interactive Entertainment will not be the publisher for the Switch version. Instead, a little-known Canadian company called Solutions 2 GO will be handling it.
This partnership with Solutions 2 GO has raised some questions about Sony's attitude towards multiformat releases. It seems that they may not be too keen on releasing games on rival platforms, as evidenced by their decision to have a third-party company publish the game on the Switch.
In a statement, Solutions 2 GO expressed their excitement for the partnership and their commitment to providing quality entertainment experiences to retail consumers worldwide. This move by Sony is not entirely unprecedented, as the MLB organisation also publishes the former PlayStation exclusive game, MLB The Show, on both the Switch and Xbox.
It is likely that a similar exception is being made for Lego Horizon Adventures, as the game's primary audience, including those who collect the Lego toys, is on the Switch. This decision by Sony is in line with their previous statement made by their chief financial officer, Hiroki Totoki, about releasing first-party games on PC and "other platforms."
Although Totoki did not clarify what he meant by "other platforms," it is safe to say that he was not referring to Xbox or Nintendo formats. This is evident by the fact that former Xbox exclusive games, such as Pentiment, are published by Microsoft themselves on PlayStation 5 and Switch.
It seems that Sony has no intention of publishing their multiformat releases on rival platforms, even if there are a few exceptions to the rule. As for Lego Horizon Adventures, it is already a strange idea to begin with. Fans can email, leave comments, follow the game on Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter for more updates.
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