Sony Interactive Entertainment interested in transforming PlayStation 5 into the most compelling platform for modern gaming. A variety of exclusives from internal studios and partners of Sony, all multi-platform novelties with unique technical features and high-quality hardware are designed to make the PlayStation 5 the optimal solution in the eyes of millions of people. The corresponding statement as part of a conversation with the publication GamesIndustry.biz did Sean Bensonwho holds the post of Head of External Partners at Sony.
Speaking regarding the unique features in multi-platform releases, Benson cited adaptive triggers and DualSense haptic feedback as an example. — competitors cannot boast of them, getting the same games.
“There will always be a place for exclusives, but the main focus today, especially considering the digital content distribution model, which shows significant growth compared to previous generations, is to understand that the market is brimming with a variety of different games.
We are always thinking regarding how [сторонние разработчики] can use DualSense vibration or adaptive gamepad triggers. Thinking regarding 3D sound solutions. From these things are born options for building strong marketing campaigns, which become one of the key points when entering into partnership agreements for multi-platform projects,” explained Sony’s Sean Banson.
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In the same interview, a Sony spokesperson briefly touched on the VR market as well, commenting on the recent launch of the PlayStation VR2 headset.
According to Banson, the VR business is still in the very early stages of its development, which is why today there is almost no noticeable competition in it. — all companies help each other in one way or another, drawing the attention of a wide audience to new technologies.
Another Sony spokesperson, Shuhei Yoshida, previously noted that the company is looking for attractive games for PlayStation VR2 among indies.
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