February 1st 2024.
Do you ever find yourself wondering if something is truly amazing or just barely passable? Well, that's exactly what many gamers are asking themselves after Sony's recent State of Play event. While there were new looks at highly anticipated games like Stellar Blade, Rise of the Rōnin, and Death Stranding 2, the lack of any new first party exclusives left fans feeling underwhelmed.
After more than a year of secrecy, it seems that speculation about PlayStation's plans has reached its limit. Why has Sony suddenly become so tight-lipped about their internally developed titles? And why did their State of Play event, while better than previous ones, still feel lacking in comparison to Xbox's recent showcase?
One of the most talked about moments from the event was the reveal of a new Metal Gear style exclusive from renowned game creator Hideo Kojima. However, instead of actual gameplay footage, all fans got was Kojima speaking in riddles and promising that the game would be interactive. And to add to the mystery, the game won't even enter full production until 2025.
This is not unusual for Sony, as they have a history of announcing games years before their release. But with Xbox stepping up their game in recent years, it seems that Sony is now the one feeling uncertain and awkward. Especially with the departure of PlayStation boss Jim Ryan and still no word on his replacement.
But let's not discount the interesting things that were shown during the State of Play. There was a new look at Silent Hill 2, a free game called Silent Hill: The Short Message, and the highly anticipated Judas from the creator of Bioshock. And that's not all – there were also two new VR games: Metro Awakening and Legendary Tales. However, it's worth noting that these games have nothing to do with Sony.
In fact, the lack of new titles for the PlayStation VR2, even on its first anniversary, is concerning. And while there were first party titles shown at the event, none of them were from Sony's own internal studios. Instead, they were from outside developers like Korean developer Shift Up, Team Ninja, and Capcom.
This raises the question – where are Sony's own developers and why have they been silent for so long? These studios are a major reason for the success of the PlayStation 4 and much of the initial momentum for the PlayStation 5. It's baffling that, apart from the release of Spider-Man 2 last year, Sony has seemingly ignored them for over a year.
Imagine if Nintendo suddenly stopped announcing any internally developed games for over a year and instead relied on outside developers and paid-for exclusives. The explanation for this could be Sony's focus on live service games in the future, which initially included plans for a dozen titles to be released by 2026. However, not a single one has been released or properly announced so far.
All of this has led to confusion and speculation about Sony's plans for the future. Will they continue with their live service focus, despite canceling The Last Of Us Online and reducing their initial plans to just six titles? And will they finally reveal their new head of PlayStation at the next State of Play event, leading to a more open and clear era?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – fans are eager for more information and announcements from Sony. So, whether it's through email, social media, or our newsletter, we'll be waiting and hoping for some exciting news.
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