PS5 Gamers Roast New PlayStation PC Port

The announcement of a PC port for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has sparked some backlash among gamers who have criticized the marketing campaign for the PlayStation 5 as outdated. Despite being the only true "next-gen" game for the PS5, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was not initially intended to be the only game for the console. Due to semiconductor shortages caused by the pandemic, Sony had to resort to cross-gen releases for the PS4. The release of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart coincided with Sony's efforts to highlight the PS5's SSD storage, which was heavily featured in the game's promotional materials.

Following the announcement of the Rift Apart PC port, some gamers are calling Sony out on its 2020 claims that the latest Ratchet and Clank game was only made possible by the PS5 hardware. "PS5 SSD" started trending on Twitter as people recalled the marketing claims that the game's dimension-hopping mechanics showcased the console's unique solid-state drive capabilities. This has brought attention to the fact that the PS5 is in a challenging position when it comes to content, with Sony's cross-gen support preventing true system sellers from emerging. Furthermore, the arrival of Rift Apart on PC means that the PS5 is now losing what few exclusives it had.

Despite the criticism received for the lack of first-party exclusives at Sony's May 24 event, PlayStation 5 owners can still look forward to upcoming high-profile exclusives such as Final Fantasy 16 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Additionally, rumors suggest that Sony may be planning another PlayStation Showcase in the second half of 2023, which could provide a sneak peek at the planned PS5 game lineup for 2024. While Sony's marketing department may have had a rough month, there's still plenty to be excited about in the near future.