It was from PlayStation 4 it was long and full of victories. The console witnessed the release of blockbuster games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, God of War, The Last of Us Part II, Persona 5, as well as Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. However, every apogee has its end and the PS4 is no different. Sony will focus, not only but increasingly on its PlayStation 5.
The transition to the new generation with the PS5 console was slow, gradual and respectful of the venerable PS4. We had, in fact, several games available for both generations, especially during the PS5 scarcity era whose consequences were felt mainly in the price of the console, among other factors.
Sony has to make the transition to the new PS5
However, PlayStation strongman Jim Ryan has now publicly confirmed that the shortage of PS5 consoles is over, so more and more attention, efforts and games will be dedicated exclusively to the PS5. In other words and in layman’s terms, it’s time to start saying goodbye to PS4, long was its reign.
As we previously made known, PS4 games can be gradually discontinued by the end of 2025. However, according to new information, this action will be much more expeditious, with PS4 disappearing from the scene throughout this year, 2023.
The main clue? See the video trailer released by PlayStation itself with the main games coming to PS5 and PS4 throughout 2023. The disparity is now evident, denoting the concentration of efforts on the new generation console.
Several games will not support the PlayStation 4 console
As we can see from the official video presentation, we will have several games and new titles from new franchises coming in 2023, many of them favorites of PlayStation fans. Still, it is clear that from year to year the number of games available and playable on PlayStation 4 decreases.
That said, the number of new games supporting the PS4 may decrease from 8 in 2023 to 0 (zero) in 2024. It is a clear stance taken by Sony to accelerate the transition to the new generation, especially now that the forced delay caused the scarcity of new consoles prevented players from buying the new platform.
List of new games makes the transition to PlayStation 5 clear
In any case, sooner or later, Sony will have to take this delicate step, with respect for current players. However, stimulating them directly and indirectly to “jump” to PS5.
Otherwise, see the complete list of games and their supported platforms:
Final Fantasy 16 – PS5
Horizon 2 DLC – PS5
Spider-Man 2 – PS5
Assassin’s Creed Mirage – PS5 / PS4
Resident Evil 4 (Remake) – PS5 / PS4
Forspoken – PS5 Suicide Squad – PS5
Dead Space – PS5 Stellar Blade – PS5
Street Fighter 6 – PS4/PS5
Star Wars Jedi Survivor – PS5
Alone In The Dark – PS5
Firewall Ultra – PS5/PSVR 2
Pacific Drive – PS5
The Lords of the Fallen (2023) – PS5
Horizon VR: Call of the Mountain – PS5/PSVR
Destiny 2: Lightfall – PS5 / PS4
Eternights – PS5 / PS4
Tchia – PS5 / PS4
Season A Letter To The Future – PS5 / PS4
SynDuality – PS5
Hogwarts Legacy – PS5 / PS4
Wild Hearts – PS5
The trailer above clearly denotes the transition to the new generation of PlayStationsomething very smooth and gradual so far, but which will accelerate in 2023. Still, several titles like Horizon Forbidden West, as well as God of War Ragnarök will continue to be optimized for PS4.
PS5 shortage over, it’s time to say goodbye to PS4
Finally, it should be noted that even today the number of PS4 consoles in use far exceeds the number of new generation consoles, the PS5. Among the various contributing factors such as the PS5’s initial shortage stemmed from the global shortage of chips and semiconductors.
It should be noted that just recently, in early January, Sony announced that its new PS5 had already sold more than 30 million units
However, these barriers to production and distribution will have dissipated, according to Jim Ryan himself. In other words, it now prevents the full adoption of the new console, with the responsible company making the necessary efforts for this to materialize.
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