Sony PlayStation is apparently planning on establishing itself in the lucrative space of the live service games market. The company’s PlayStation exclusive games are best known for some of the best narrative driven titles is reportedly planning to enter live service games with a brand new franchise.
Sony PlayStation is seeking to step into the live service games market
The PlayStation console brings access to several single player campaign titles that have received been widely accredited. This includes games like God of War, Horizon series, The Last of Us, and more. But, it appears that the brand is planning to expand into the highly successful strategy that many other companies employ with the live service model. For those unaware, a live service game is basically a game that works with internet connectivity and typically offers some degree of multiplayer element.
These titles are also usually free to play and make money directly through sales on in game cosmetic items or other forms of paid DLCs. One of the reasons for their success is the fact a studio needs to make a game and simply update the content offered to retain their playerbase. A great example of this is the massively successful Fortnite from Epic and the Destiny franchise by Bungie. Now, it appears that Sony is seeking to make some changes with its own formula as well. Notably, the news also arrives as the company even looks to launch a new handheld game streaming device that works off of the PS5.
Previously, 88 percent of the company’s games followed the traditional model, while only 12 percent were live service. But it recently revealed that its latest investment strategy will have this ratio flip to 40 percent and 60 percent respectively. In other words, it is going to lean heavily towards the live service model. Furthermore, it is even planning on launching a brand new franchise for this move. It promised to offer a “a glimpse at several new creations from PlayStation Studios” soon.
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