Sony has a couple of huge video games deliberate for 2023 like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Helldivers 2. But, based on a latest monetary report, it seems 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 “affect of modifications within the launch dates of a portion of first-party titles” as a detrimental.
The report doesn’t get into specifics, that means it might be any variety of unannounced titles. It additionally specifies that there’s multiple with its use of “launch dates” and “titles.” There are a couple of doable 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 may need needed to place considerably round the Peacock present.
It’s doable that Stellar Blade is perhaps included on this group. Sony Interactive Entertainment is publishing the title, however it’s being developed by Shift Up, a third-party studio. Stellar Blade was introduced for 2023, however hasn’t gotten a brand new trailer since September 2022.
It appears doubtless that a minimum of 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 not possible 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 present have a confirmed launch date, however was rumored to be releasing in October and has already been rated by the ESRB.
