Sony has a couple of massive video games deliberate for 2023 like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Helldivers 2. But, in accordance with a latest monetary report, it appears like there have been a couple of extra that have been deliberate for 2023 (or early 2024), however have been delayed.
Release dates have modified for “a portion” of first-party video games
As noticed by Kotaku’s Ethan Gach, Sony’s newest monetary report has a bit devoted to the forecast for the remainder of the fiscal yr (which ends on March 31, 2024). While decreased spending and elevated gross sales of DLC and third-party video games have been listed as positives, the ultimate bullet level lists “impression of modifications within the launch dates of a portion of first-party titles” as a damaging.
The report doesn’t get into specifics, which means it may very well be any variety of unannounced titles. It additionally specifies that there’s a couple of with its use of “launch dates” and “titles.” There are a couple of attainable culprits, too, like the rumored The Last of Us Part II PS5 improve, Horizon Zero Dawn remake, or Firesprite’s Twisted Metal, which, given the success of The Last of Us, Sony might need needed to place considerably round the Peacock present.
It appears doubtless that not less than one of many titles is The Last of Us’ multiplayer sport, which notably missed the final PlayStation Showcase and was reportedly just lately downsized after a disappointing evaluation from Bungie. Naughty Dog mentioned it wanted extra time, in spite of everything.
However, it’s most unlikely that that is with reference to Spider-Man 2, which has a stable launch date and hasn’t been formally delayed. Helldivers 2 doesn’t at the moment have a confirmed launch date, however was rumored to be releasing in October and has already been rated by the ESRB.
