Despite several high-profile setbacks in the live-service space, PlayStation has made it clear that it has no plans to abandon the genre anytime soon.

During a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment President Hideaki Nishino reaffirmed the company’s commitment to both first-party and third-party live-service titles, describing them as a key part of PlayStation’s long-term strategy.

Sony Still Believes in Live-Service Games

Speaking in an interview with Famitsu, Nishino explained that PlayStation sees live-service games as an important opportunity to reach players around the world.

According to him, Sony intends to continue expanding its live-service portfolio while supporting traditional single-player experiences.

“We want to revitalize the market through both first-party and third-party content.”

The comments arrive after several difficult years for Sony’s live-service ambitions.

Lessons Learned From Recent Challenges

Sony’s push into live-service gaming has produced mixed results.

The most notable setback came with Concord, which struggled commercially and was ultimately shut down shortly after launch. More recently, Destiny 2 concluded its long-running content roadmap following years of declining engagement, while Bungie has undergone significant restructuring and layoffs.

Despite those challenges, Sony appears convinced that the live-service model still offers enormous long-term potential.

Rather than stepping away, the company plans to continue investing while adapting its approach based on lessons learned.

Continuous Content Is the Key

Nishino emphasized that live-service development requires a different mindset than traditional game releases.

Instead of shipping a finished product and moving on, developers must consistently support games with fresh content over many years.

According to Sony, the genre is still evolving, with studios across the industry experimenting with different ways to keep communities engaged.

Because of that, PlayStation intends to continue exploring new ideas while refining its own strategy.

PS5 and PC Will Be the Main Platforms

Sony also confirmed that future multiplayer live-service titles will continue targeting both PlayStation 5 and PC.

At the same time, Nishino reiterated that narrative-driven single-player games remain a core pillar of PlayStation Studios and will continue receiving major investment.

The strategy suggests Sony plans to maintain a balanced portfolio, pairing blockbuster story-driven exclusives with long-term multiplayer experiences capable of attracting players worldwide.

PlayStation’s Live-Service Push Continues

Although recent projects haven’t always met expectations, Sony clearly isn’t backing away from live-service gaming.

Instead, the company believes the genre still has significant room for growth and intends to continue building both internally developed and third-party multiplayer experiences alongside its acclaimed single-player lineup.

With several unannounced PlayStation Studios projects still in development, it remains to be seen which live-service titles will define the company’s next chapter.