It looks as though Sony has not given up on plans to expand into the mobile gaming market. Sony Group CFO Hiroki Totoki has stated that the company plans to release mobile games using PlayStation IPs. Sony revealed its plans during an investors conference call, where it also announced it would release at least 10 live service titles with the help of its newly-acquired studio, Bungie.
Why is PlayStation expanding into mobile games?
The announcement echoes similar statements made by PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, who said that the company was “exploring the mobile market” last year. Specifically, Ryan highlighted the wealth of PlayStation IPs that the company could utilize. Sony was also looking to hire a new “Head of Mobile” at around the same time, with a similar focus on adapting IPs. Since then, however, there hasn’t been much development aside from a few odd patents for smartphone devices.
That looking to change, though. During the conference call, Totoki states that its planned push into mobile gaming is an opportunity to bring its IPs to more users.
The mobile gaming market is included within our growth plans. We consider it to be a good opportunity to bring PlayStation IPs to more users. While we can’t comment on a specific timeframe, we can definitively say that there are plans to bring PlayStation IPs to mobile … Specific details about the expansion will be announced at a later date.
Opinion: Sony has plenty of IPs to choose from
Andrew writes… As Jim Ryan mentioned, Sony has over 25 years’ worth of IPs to choose from, many of which would be great picks for the mobile gaming market. While some might point to Horizon or God of War as good examples, mobile games could also be the perfect opportunity to bring back some classic titles. An Ape Escape battle royale title with a plethora of customization options for your own monkey? A Parappa the Rapper rhythm game with new songs coming out every season? The possibilities are endless.
In other news, Ghostwire Tokyo has received an official release date and a special showcase that will broadcast tomorrow. Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad has also been delayed to 2023 according to recent rumors.
