The PS5's library feels noticeably thin when it comes to Japanese exclusives. While the console launched with strong titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, both eventually made their way to PC. Meanwhile, PC continues to expand its Japanese catalog, particularly in the indie and AA space. I'm hoping Sony addresses this with the PS6 and commits more seriously to securing exclusives, especially as major Japanese AAA developers are embracing multiplatform releases more than ever.
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Do you think with the PS6 we will see PS2 level Japanese support
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Jinzo Prime
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No way.
saintjules
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LordOcidax
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I am going to wait for more predictions from Neogaf, this thread could be fun to visit in the future…
noob smokes
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They gotta push that handheld somewhow so they need more Japanese games
J Required
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It will get the unmatched 3rd party support of every main Playstation, add a handheld to appeal to JP market.
Its a winning strategy.
Its a winning strategy.
Lorianus
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They cant afford to gatekeep their releases with exclusivity, because let's face it their biggest market is china and they are all in on PC/steam atleast for the likes of capcom.
The lower budget dev's like Falcom, Compile Heart ect. need their western sales outside of domestic switch sales so they will always release on 3+ platforms.
The lower budget dev's like Falcom, Compile Heart ect. need their western sales outside of domestic switch sales so they will always release on 3+ platforms.
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hardwood007
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Vita actually got tons of support from Japanese devs. There was a ton of Japanese games released on vita that was Japan exclusive and rather niche. I am hoping with the PS6 handheld, Japanese devs will embrace playstation again.
I think Sony at this point would have to pay money to a lot of third party developers where it doesn't make sense to pay for exclusives unless they get the publishing. I feel like the best Sony will get is timed exclusives and the with a very small pool. The days of keeping games off of other platforms are over and I even think that for Sony first party too like yes they are pulling back probably for now but additional sales is additional sales it makes no sense to keep games on one platform if sales have slowed down on consoles.
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Mr.Phoenix
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How is Sony supposed to make Japanese devs make games for their platform?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Not with Switch around, no.
Impotaku
Member
Actual PS5 library
PS5 one of the worst generations for playstation japanese support. PS2 & 1 had godlike support from Japan absolutely packed with extremely fun & unique games PS5 is utter shit in comparison. Not a chance in hell PS6 will even get as much as PS5 it may as well just have a western only release.
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Durin
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No, just like the costs of first-party Sony games getting ported to other platforms because of cost...not that many Japanese devs are gonna restrict themselves to one platform.
Even the ones that get Sony money will likely try to get timed exclusivity.
Only exceptions will be indie budget to maybe low AA budget games, because they can still afford being on one platform (Sony should probably do this).
Even the ones that get Sony money will likely try to get timed exclusivity.
Only exceptions will be indie budget to maybe low AA budget games, because they can still afford being on one platform (Sony should probably do this).
FoxMcChief
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Absolutely not
HerjansEagleFeeder
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Werewolf Jones
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Sony doesn't want weirdo games that are good, they want games that games that appeal to mass audiences that tell the player what to do at all times.
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PS2: development time for an AAA game was 1 year
PS5: development time for an AAA game is 5 years
PS2: sold a shit ton in Japan
PS5: sold like shit in Japan
Those golden PS2 days will never come back.
S0ULZB0URNE
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Why would we,what changed?
Mokus
Member
Never. Many things were way different in the early 2000s that just can't be replicate today.
Just a few points:
- unlike the PS3, PS4 and PS5, the PS2 sold really well in Japan
- for japanese developers the publishing and distribution of games was more difficult in the western PC market in the 2000s
- japanese game engines were more specialized for the PS2 hardware, ports often were disappointing messes with bad controls even from big publishers
- nowadays it doesn't pays off skipping PCs much larger player base
Just a few points:
- unlike the PS3, PS4 and PS5, the PS2 sold really well in Japan
- for japanese developers the publishing and distribution of games was more difficult in the western PC market in the 2000s
- japanese game engines were more specialized for the PS2 hardware, ports often were disappointing messes with bad controls even from big publishers
- nowadays it doesn't pays off skipping PCs much larger player base
Perrott
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What does that even mean? PlayStation 5 gets 99% of Japanese third-party games.
They get the triple AAA ones but PC is getting the more indie and gacha type games plus they are getting the triple AAA ones as well. There was a time where Sony pretty much got everything Asian exclusively. But it seems more like this is happening on PC.
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Guilty_AI
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That aint changing since one of the major reasons that happens is because it is easier to publish games on pc. Add in the fact more japanese are playing on pcs, and the growth of the asian market on pc as whole as well, it all but guarantees it'll keep happening.
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PauloRoberto
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Via osmosis? No. With investiments from Sony? Yes. Is Sony willing to open its wallet for that (partnerships, acquisitions, bribe, pick your poison) ? That's THE QUESTION.
Miyazaki’s Slave
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The core drivers of that (Capcom, square, Konami) are all in on multi platform support at this point.
Nintendo makes up the rest of talent over there (yes there are smaller teams but…) and they are going to do their own thing imo.
Nintendo makes up the rest of talent over there (yes there are smaller teams but…) and they are going to do their own thing imo.
Sure I think Sony will do publishing deals where they do a timed exclusive for console but Sony still probably wants the publishing when they do PC releases after. I don't think Sony will invest in keeping third party for a long period of time.
Fbh
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Lol, of course not.
Ps2 just got a ton of "exclusives" by virtue of being the default gaming platform at the time and absolutely dominating sales. Most devs just didn't release their games on other platforms because they didn't think it was worth the time, money and effort to port the games (which was less straightforward back then).
Releasing a game only on Ps5 makes literally zero sense these days with how high budget are, how streamlined engines and hardware have become and, more importantly, when there are massive platforms like PC and Switch on the market.
For Ps5 to get Ps2 level support Sony would have to spend billions to secure dozens of third party exclusives every year.
Ps2 just got a ton of "exclusives" by virtue of being the default gaming platform at the time and absolutely dominating sales. Most devs just didn't release their games on other platforms because they didn't think it was worth the time, money and effort to port the games (which was less straightforward back then).
Releasing a game only on Ps5 makes literally zero sense these days with how high budget are, how streamlined engines and hardware have become and, more importantly, when there are massive platforms like PC and Switch on the market.
For Ps5 to get Ps2 level support Sony would have to spend billions to secure dozens of third party exclusives every year.
Angry_Megalodon
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Without Mr. Shu? No fucking way. After his departure, Sony has screwed up everything related to Asia: Miyazaki, Shift Up, Chinese studios... they all hate Hermen's smug face almost as much as I do.
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So wait you think shu was the only who was pushing for Japanese exclusives on PlayStation? You don't think the new ceo Hideaki Nishino might bring some of these back?
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CentralScrutinizer
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No. You will still have some developers who actively go against their own financial self interest and ignore Nintendo, but Switch 2 will continue to be the clear market leader in Japan.
hardwood007
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You are probably right, especially since there's the switch and switch 2 now. Switch essentially took Vita's place in Japan as the platform where Japanese devs released their Japan exclusive games
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Pimpbaa
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PS3, PS4, and PS5 have not received PS2 levels of Japanese support. Even taking into account 3rd party japanese games. I mean we get a decent amount I guess. But there is absolutely nothing to indicate the PS6 will be like the PS2 in terms of japanese exclusives. Game development was so different back then, cheaper and quicker to make games and easier to make gambles on new ideas. PS2 is not happening again.
PS2 support was directly related to market share for that and the current generation. Sony was riding a wave of goodwill. That market share is now being taken by Switch in Japan. Switch 2 is no different. I fully expect the likes of Person 6 to hit all consoles day 1, the transition is already happening with Capcom supporting Switch and PC. So short answer is no, unless Sony is well and beyonf the makert leader worldwide and picks it up in Japan.
I notice with switch is they get alot of indie games after they are released on PC. Even with Nintendo first party they keep exclusive and games where they do the publishing they keep as well but they don't do too many. Like with the switch 1 the biggest Japanese exclusives where they did the publishing were Bayonetta and Astral chain.
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