Sony‘s Steam revenue Reaches $1.5 Billion, But PC Port Sales Are Slowing
Sony has generated an estimated $1.5 billion from releasing PlayStation exclusives on Steam, according to recent analysis by Alinea Analytics.Tho, data suggests the initial surge in PC sales is waning, with newer ports underperforming compared to their PlayStation counterparts.
The report indicates Horizon Forbidden West has sold three times slower than Horizon Zero Dawn, while God of War Ragnarok and Marvel’s spider-Man 2 are also experiencing diminished sales velocity. This slowdown implies the appeal of Sony bringing its titles to Steam may be diminishing.
Potential strategies to revitalize PC sales include shortening the time between PlayStation and PC releases. However,Sony must consider the potential impact on console sales,particularly with the upcoming release of the Steam Machine and Microsoft’s plans to evolve the Xbox ecosystem.
Recent rumors suggest Sony may be re-evaluating its commitment to PC ports, though concrete changes remain to be seen. Despite the cooling sales trend, Steam remains a significant revenue stream for Sony, supplementing-but not defining-its overall financial success.
source alineaanalytics.substack.com
