It seemed like the day would never come, but Sony has finally committed to bringing more of its exclusive games to PC. Recently, PlayStation’s Jim Ryan confirmed that theDays GonePC port will release at some point in spring 2021. This massive policy change owes everything to the success of theHorizon Zero Dawnport last year. Seeing exclusives come out day-and-date on PC is years off if it ever happens, but PC gamers are more than happy to share in PlayStation’s library of hits. There may not be any more news on this front until afterDays Gonelands, but that hasn’t stemmed the hype.
With all this exciting news, PlayStation fans are already abuzz with the possibilities this represents. The feeling here is similar toAtlus releasingPersona 4: The Goldenon Steam, and committing to more PC ports in the future. The PlayStation 4 generation has been extremely strong for Sony, and there are a huge number of games from teams around the world that would be great on PC. The doors have been thrown open for more people to enjoy these awesome games. Now is a good time to review PlayStation’s first and third-party exclusives and pick out some of the best and brightest that could make it to PC.
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Bloodborne
In the conversation of PlayStation exclusives coming to PC,aBloodbornePC portcomes up time and time again. This game is beloved among casual PlayStation 4 players andDark Soulsdiehards alike for its challenging but fair combat and compelling Lovecraftian world. The excitement for aBloodbornePC release is so strong that the game briefly started trending on Twitter the dayDays Gone’s port was announced. People love this game, and seeing it get new life on PC would be wonderful.
It bears mentioning that fans don’t just want aBloodborneport, they want aBloodborneremaster.Bloodbornesuffers from serious frame pacing issues that the PlayStation 5’s raw power can do nothing about. The frame rate is supposed to hold 30, but it constantly jumps around while doing something as simple as moving through the environment. A prominentmodder released a patch forcingBloodborneto runat a locked 60 fps, but not everyone can reliably apply it. It would be much appreciated if Sony could hire a team to fix this issue for both a PC release and PS5 update.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Fans have been waiting for Square Enix to announceFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon PC and PS5for almost a year now. With any luck, once that announcement does come, it will arrive on PC as well as current-gen consoles. Square Enix trademarks for “Ever Crisis” and “The First Soldier” have been known for a while now, and there is a possibility that one of them could be an upgrade to7 Remake. An appearance on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S may include a higher framerate, greater resolutions, extra story content, and perhaps even more lighting effects. The possibilities forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseem endless, and series fans would no doubt love to see those possibilities realized on their computers.
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Marvel’s Spiderman
The 2018Marvel’s Spider-Manbroke recordsby being the fastest-selling superhero game in US history, and the biggest PlayStation exclusive launch ever. As of November 2020, it has sold 20 million units worldwide, and has been followed-up with a bite-sized sequel titledSpider-Man: Miles Morales. Sony has every reason it could ask for to port this game to PC, as it would sell immensely well just on its name alone.
This open world masterpiece would benefit greatly from the more customizable graphics options PC games receive, as players could adjust everything from the crowds walking New York’s streets to the lighting and reflections on skyscrapers. If the PC port allows it, this game could theoretically run on much older systems and still look okay. ThePS5 remaster already has 60 fps and ray-tracingoptions, so top-end systems should be able to make it look great regardless. And if the firstSpider-Mancomes to PC, why not bring Miles along for the ride? The possibilities for the two games are enormous, and their sales numbers probably would be too.
Gravity Rush
A pair of PC ports that would make certain players very pleased is PlayStation’s niche darling duology,Gravity Rush RemasteredandGravity Rush 2. These games have a small but passionate following due to their unique gravity-manipulating gameplay, charming aesthetic, and intriguing story and characters.
Gravity Rushbegan its life as a Vita game, before being remastered for PS4.Gravity Rush 2came out on PS4 alone, and while it has suffered some framerate issues, the PS5 now allows it to run at a locked 30 fps. This could be pushed up to 60 with a PC port and appropriate remaster, which would please the fanbase greatly. While this series’ future is unclear due to thecreator leaving to begin his own studio, acknowledgement of its continued existence via a PC port would be a welcome sight.
God of War
A big name that comes to mind on the topic of PC ports is the 2018God of Warreboot. Following Kratos' adventures fighting Greek gods in Ancient Greece, this title sees Kratos and his son Atreus through several realms of Viking mythology. The unlikely pair grow as a family, and crack an army’s worth of heads while doing so. This game was notable for combiningGod of War’s usual action gameplay with RPG-like mechanics, allowing for plenty of customization of Kratos and Atreus’ equipment and abilities. The game even sporteda successful “open field” design approach, allowing players to explore a gradually unfolding world and access several bonus areas.
God of Warand its sequel would fit PCperfectly. Indeed, it would be nice to see the entireGod of Warfranchise come to modern platforms, but that can come at a later date.God of Waris one of Sony’s flagship franchises, and having it help pioneer the PC initiative is an obvious and likely move. Rumors have already started to circulate about aGod of WarPC port, and considering the game’s massive popularity, it would make a lot of sense to keep it fresh and available.
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