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Coverage is split between Sony hardware/product deal and release chatter, and controversy about PlayStation policy and performance—such as server shutdowns for live-service games and reduced sales of exclusives since 2020. There’s also attention on licensing checks, AI tool usage, and new “Only on PS5”/PC-port disclaimer changes.

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Key Takeaway Sony’s PlayStation strategy is being scrutinized on both business results (fewer exclusive copies sold) and service stability (server shutdowns), alongside tighter licensing/PC policy shifts.
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Sony’s PlayStation strategy is being scrutinized on both business results (fewer exclusive copies sold) and service stability (server shutdowns), alongside tighter licensing/PC policy shifts.

Coverage is split between Sony hardware/product deal and release chatter, and controversy about PlayStation policy and performance—such as server shutdowns for live-service games and reduced sales of exclusives since 2020. There’s also attention on licensing checks, AI tool usage, and new “Only on PS5”/PC-port disclaimer changes.

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exclusives sales trend fewer and fewer copies sold since 2020
server shutdown Destruction AllStars servers switched off
licensing check frequency PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days

What to Watch

  • Follow Sony/PlayStation announcements on AI tool usage by first-party studios for new development workflows. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch for further server shutdowns following the Destruction AllStars change on PS5. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • New data shows Sony has been selling fewer and fewer copies of its PlayStation exclusives since 2020 Eurogamer
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What PS5 games do we know will be there?

As of this writing, Sony’s only confirmed game at the show is Wolverine, which will kick off the showcase. Insomniac’s latest superhero game is coming to PS5 on September 15, so this will probably be the beginning of a big marketing push as the game nears launch.

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What third-party games might be at the State of Play?

Sony isn’t going to be the only company talking about its games at the State of Play. The company has a marketing agreement with Rockstar for Grand Theft Auto 6, and while that game doesn’t need anyone’s platform to make a big marketing splash, if it were going to show up anywhere in these summer showcases, it would likely be here. But don’t get your hopes up too high. No need to spam angry comments if the open-world crime drama doesn’t show up, as it sounds like it’s still on schedule to launch later this year. Last year’s summer State of Play included a ton of games big and small, from Cairn

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