PlayStation's New Strategy: Live-Service Games on PC, Single-Player Exclusives on PS5

Newly appointed PlayStation CEOs Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst discussed their strategy for live service games, PC releases, and AI integration in their first presentation. They emphasized the profitability of the PS5, the use of external development teams to maintain game quality, and the potential of AI to enhance productivity and player experiences. They also addressed industry layoffs, including those at PlayStation, and highlighted the strategic importance of multi-platform releases, using Helldivers 2 as an example. Despite recent job losses, they believe the gaming industry is in a strong position.