Herman Hulst Promises Sony Will Deliver "At Least One" Singleplayer Tentpole Game A Year
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Gambit2483
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Eh, they have consistently delivered at least one (and usually more) big single player game every year in the last five:*looks back at the last five years*
- 2020: The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima
- 2021: Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Returnal
- 2022: Horizon Forbidden West, God of War Ragnarok
- 2023: Spider-Man 2
- 2024: Astro-Bot
- 2025: Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei
Bernardougf
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One tentpole for year in a 7 year gen.. 7 games. Sounds about right for this new sony
Loomy
Thinks Microaggressions are Real
2020 - Demon's Souls/Miles Morales*looks back at the last five years*
2021- Returnal/Rift Apart
2022 - GoW:Ragnarok
2023 - Spiderman 2
2024 - Astro Bot
2025 - Yotei
Honestly, 1 to 2 AAA tentpole games a year is not that bad. They just need to supplement it with smaller stuff. If all 10 or however many studios they have release all their games at the same time, we'd be going at least 5 more years without anything from them.
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semiconscious
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yep. that still allows for some developers only releasing a single game over a console's lifetime...
nial
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2022 had Gran Turismo 7 as well.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I dunno, man. That list kind of crystalizes how dull Sony's output has gotten. I do agree that they need to supplement it with smaller stuff that experiments with a broader range of genres and that feels a bit more focused than the "one-size-fits-all" approach that most of their 1p games have taken for the last decade.
Lionel Richie
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They literally turned the meme real lol.
I bet you ignored SINGLEPLAYER on purpose, just to be able to mention Concord.
yogaflame
Member
I never like him as a Sony boss. But on the bright side , looks like he is not the decision maker anymore but more like a spokesman.
powder
Banned
Concord was single player, that's how many people bought it
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
2020 had Ghost of Tsushima and TLOU2. I know they're not PS5 games, but they count.
Cert.in.Death
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playbignbox
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Meanwhile, Nintendo has already published Mario Kart this year, and has Donkey Kong, Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors, among other games scheduled for release.
And Microsoft has a list of 12 games it will publish this year. Some of them have already come out, obviously, since we are only halfway through the year.
Just saying.
And Microsoft has a list of 12 games it will publish this year. Some of them have already come out, obviously, since we are only halfway through the year.
Just saying.
nial
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Not even Microsoft considers South of Midnight a tentpole single-player game.
playbignbox
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I don't consider it either, but as I'm seeing some people above mentioning games like Miles Morales or Rift Apart, it seems like the term "tentpole" is pretty subjective in the end.
nial
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And a weird thing to focus on when making list wars. We just can't ignore Sony publishing more (new) games this year than Nintendo, even when giving them the TPC-published Pokémon Legends Z-A.
Liopleurodon
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Not buying PS5 was a good decision.
{insert code here}
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One game a year...
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MrTroubleMaker
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Shmunter
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PlayStation Published Releases (PS4 and PS5, 2013–2025)
EDIT: "They also released The Last of Us Part I remake in 2022 and Horizon: Call of the Mountain for PSVR2 in 2023. Gran Turismo Sport is also missing from PS4 in 2017"
2013
• Killzone: Shadow Fall (Guerrilla Games) – PS4 launch title, a first-person shooter showcasing the console's graphical capabilities.
• Knack (Japan Studio) – PS4 launch platformer, bundled in some regions, noted for its physics-based visuals but mixed reception.
• The Playroom (Japan Studio) – Free PS4 title using the PlayStation Camera, a tech demo for the DualShock 4.
2014
• Infamous: Second Son (Sucker Punch Productions) – Action-adventure open-world game, a PS4 launch window title with stunning visuals.
• Infamous: First Light (Sucker Punch Productions) – Standalone expansion to Second Son, focusing on the character Fetch.
• Driveclub (Evolution Studios) – Racing game, delayed from launch, faced online issues but later praised.
• LittleBigPlanet 3 (Sumo Digital, published by Sony) – Platformer with creative tools, also released on PS3.
2015
• The Order: 1886 (Ready at Dawn) – Narrative-driven action game, visually impressive but criticized for length.
• Bloodborne (FromSoftware, published by Sony) – Critically acclaimed action RPG, a PS4 exclusive.
• Until Dawn (Supermassive Games, published by Sony) – Interactive horror game, established Supermassive's narrative style.
• Tearaway Unfolded (Media Molecule) – Expanded PS4 version of the PS Vita game, a creative platformer.
2016
• Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (Naughty Dog) – Action-adventure masterpiece, a pinnacle of PS4 storytelling.
• Ratchet & Clank (Insomniac Games) – Reimagined remake of the original, tied to the animated film.
• The Last Guardian (Japan Studio) – Long-awaited puzzle-platformer, a spiritual successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.
2017
• Horizon Zero Dawn (Guerrilla Games) – Open-world action RPG, launched a major new IP for Sony.
• Knack 2 (Japan Studio) – Improved sequel to Knack, added co-op, better received than the original.
• Gravity Rush 2 (Japan Studio) – Action-adventure sequel, expanded the unique gravity-based gameplay from PS Vita.
• Nioh (Team Ninja, published by Sony) – Souls-like action RPG, initially a PS4 exclusive in the West.
2018
• God of War (Santa Monica Studio) – Soft reboot of the series, a critically acclaimed action-adventure epic.
• Marvel's Spider-Man (Insomniac Games) – Open-world superhero game, one of Sony's biggest hits.
• Detroit: Become Human (Quantic Dream, published by Sony) – Narrative-driven interactive drama, exclusive to PS4.
2019
• Days Gone (Bend Studio) – Open-world zombie survival game, divisive but gained a cult following.
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions, published by Sony) – Unique open-world adventure, later ported to PC.
• MediEvil (Other Ocean Interactive, published by Sony) – Remake of the PS1 classic, a lighthearted action-adventure.
2020
• Dreams (Media Molecule) – Creative sandbox game, allowing players to build their own games and experiences.
• The Last of Us Part II (Naughty Dog) – Highly acclaimed but polarizing sequel, a narrative-driven action game.
• Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch Productions) – Open-world samurai epic, one of the PS4's final major exclusives.
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen standalone expansion, a launch title for PS5.
• Astro's Playroom (Japan Studio) – Free PS5 pack-in game, a 3D platformer showcasing the DualSense controller.
• Demon's Souls (Bluepoint Games) – PS5 launch title, a remake of the 2009 PS3 classic.
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen 3D platformer, a spin-off from LittleBigPlanet.
2021
• Returnal (Housemarque) – PS5 exclusive roguelike shooter, critically acclaimed for its difficulty and atmosphere.
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games) – PS5 exclusive, showcased next-gen SSD and DualSense features.
• Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (Sucker Punch Productions) – Enhanced PS4/PS5 version with the Iki Island expansion.
2022
• Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen sequel, expanded the open-world RPG formula.
• Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen racing simulator, celebrated for its realism.
• God of War Ragnarök (Santa Monica Studio) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen sequel, a massive action-adventure hit.
2023
• Horizon Burning Shores (Guerrilla Games) – PS5-exclusive DLC for Horizon Forbidden West.
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games) – PS5 exclusive, continued the Spider-Man saga with Venom.
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios) – PS5/PC co-op shooter, a surprise hit despite not being a traditional exclusive.
2024
• Rise of the Ronin (Team Ninja, published by Sony) – PS5 action RPG set in feudal Japan.
• Stellar Blade (Shift Up, published by Sony) – PS5 action game, a new IP with hack-and-slash combat.
• Lego Horizon Adventures (Guerrilla Games/Studio Gobo) – PS5/PC family-friendly spin-off of Horizon.
• Astro Bot (Team Asobi) – PS5 3D platformer, a full-fledged follow-up to Astro's Playroom, highly praised.
2025 (Up to June 15)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions, published by Sony) – PS5 exclusive, sequel to the 2019 game.
• Ghost of Yotei (Sucker Punch Productions) – PS5 exclusive, sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, announced for 2025.
• Marathon (Bungie) – PS5/PC sci-fi shooter, Sony's first-party live-service title.
EDIT: "They also released The Last of Us Part I remake in 2022 and Horizon: Call of the Mountain for PSVR2 in 2023. Gran Turismo Sport is also missing from PS4 in 2017"
2013
• Killzone: Shadow Fall (Guerrilla Games) – PS4 launch title, a first-person shooter showcasing the console's graphical capabilities.
• Knack (Japan Studio) – PS4 launch platformer, bundled in some regions, noted for its physics-based visuals but mixed reception.
• The Playroom (Japan Studio) – Free PS4 title using the PlayStation Camera, a tech demo for the DualShock 4.
2014
• Infamous: Second Son (Sucker Punch Productions) – Action-adventure open-world game, a PS4 launch window title with stunning visuals.
• Infamous: First Light (Sucker Punch Productions) – Standalone expansion to Second Son, focusing on the character Fetch.
• Driveclub (Evolution Studios) – Racing game, delayed from launch, faced online issues but later praised.
• LittleBigPlanet 3 (Sumo Digital, published by Sony) – Platformer with creative tools, also released on PS3.
2015
• The Order: 1886 (Ready at Dawn) – Narrative-driven action game, visually impressive but criticized for length.
• Bloodborne (FromSoftware, published by Sony) – Critically acclaimed action RPG, a PS4 exclusive.
• Until Dawn (Supermassive Games, published by Sony) – Interactive horror game, established Supermassive's narrative style.
• Tearaway Unfolded (Media Molecule) – Expanded PS4 version of the PS Vita game, a creative platformer.
2016
• Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (Naughty Dog) – Action-adventure masterpiece, a pinnacle of PS4 storytelling.
• Ratchet & Clank (Insomniac Games) – Reimagined remake of the original, tied to the animated film.
• The Last Guardian (Japan Studio) – Long-awaited puzzle-platformer, a spiritual successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.
2017
• Horizon Zero Dawn (Guerrilla Games) – Open-world action RPG, launched a major new IP for Sony.
• Knack 2 (Japan Studio) – Improved sequel to Knack, added co-op, better received than the original.
• Gravity Rush 2 (Japan Studio) – Action-adventure sequel, expanded the unique gravity-based gameplay from PS Vita.
• Nioh (Team Ninja, published by Sony) – Souls-like action RPG, initially a PS4 exclusive in the West.
2018
• God of War (Santa Monica Studio) – Soft reboot of the series, a critically acclaimed action-adventure epic.
• Marvel's Spider-Man (Insomniac Games) – Open-world superhero game, one of Sony's biggest hits.
• Detroit: Become Human (Quantic Dream, published by Sony) – Narrative-driven interactive drama, exclusive to PS4.
2019
• Days Gone (Bend Studio) – Open-world zombie survival game, divisive but gained a cult following.
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions, published by Sony) – Unique open-world adventure, later ported to PC.
• MediEvil (Other Ocean Interactive, published by Sony) – Remake of the PS1 classic, a lighthearted action-adventure.
2020
• Dreams (Media Molecule) – Creative sandbox game, allowing players to build their own games and experiences.
• The Last of Us Part II (Naughty Dog) – Highly acclaimed but polarizing sequel, a narrative-driven action game.
• Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch Productions) – Open-world samurai epic, one of the PS4's final major exclusives.
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen standalone expansion, a launch title for PS5.
• Astro's Playroom (Japan Studio) – Free PS5 pack-in game, a 3D platformer showcasing the DualSense controller.
• Demon's Souls (Bluepoint Games) – PS5 launch title, a remake of the 2009 PS3 classic.
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen 3D platformer, a spin-off from LittleBigPlanet.
2021
• Returnal (Housemarque) – PS5 exclusive roguelike shooter, critically acclaimed for its difficulty and atmosphere.
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games) – PS5 exclusive, showcased next-gen SSD and DualSense features.
• Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (Sucker Punch Productions) – Enhanced PS4/PS5 version with the Iki Island expansion.
2022
• Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen sequel, expanded the open-world RPG formula.
• Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen racing simulator, celebrated for its realism.
• God of War Ragnarök (Santa Monica Studio) – PS4/PS5 cross-gen sequel, a massive action-adventure hit.
2023
• Horizon Burning Shores (Guerrilla Games) – PS5-exclusive DLC for Horizon Forbidden West.
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games) – PS5 exclusive, continued the Spider-Man saga with Venom.
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios) – PS5/PC co-op shooter, a surprise hit despite not being a traditional exclusive.
2024
• Rise of the Ronin (Team Ninja, published by Sony) – PS5 action RPG set in feudal Japan.
• Stellar Blade (Shift Up, published by Sony) – PS5 action game, a new IP with hack-and-slash combat.
• Lego Horizon Adventures (Guerrilla Games/Studio Gobo) – PS5/PC family-friendly spin-off of Horizon.
• Astro Bot (Team Asobi) – PS5 3D platformer, a full-fledged follow-up to Astro's Playroom, highly praised.
2025 (Up to June 15)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions, published by Sony) – PS5 exclusive, sequel to the 2019 game.
• Ghost of Yotei (Sucker Punch Productions) – PS5 exclusive, sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, announced for 2025.
• Marathon (Bungie) – PS5/PC sci-fi shooter, Sony's first-party live-service title.
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For sure, I was focusing on the strictly SP ones, but GT7 absolutely counts as a big tentpole first party release as well.
For what it's worth, TPCi only publishes Pokemon in Japan, Nintendo publishes it everywhere else
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nial
Member
Yup, even Sony agrees on that:
Yes, but that just means that TPC (not TPCi, btw.) is the main publisher of the game, while Nintendo just handles localization. A big talking point on the fandom is how everything is pretty much controlled by TPC, mostly to the detriment of the games.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
1 LMAO.
One.
One game a year.
How this guy still has a job has to be the biggest example of DEI ever.
One.
One game a year.
How this guy still has a job has to be the biggest example of DEI ever.
One? Like 1 handful or 1 like my middlefinger to this guys face!?
Sony is losing its way. If they don't course correct and start to keep politics out of games, which are for fun and escapism from real World issues for a minute, then I hope they suffer worse than the xbox brand.
Sony is losing its way. If they don't course correct and start to keep politics out of games, which are for fun and escapism from real World issues for a minute, then I hope they suffer worse than the xbox brand.
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Liopleurodon
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2001.
SILKYSMOOTH30FPS
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Like 1 game per 12 months is supposed to be acceptable? Two AAA and one AA would be the bare minimum from them. If they can't even manage that, they ain't better than MS.
1 tentpole singleplayer game is normal though. Remember it's not just 1 singleplayer game per year. It's 1 tentpole singleplayer game and this wouldn't be too far from what happened during PS4. They have never had enough studios to be outputting several tenpole games a year, ever.
Its always been 1 or 2 tentpole from one of their studios and a few smaller games with partners. 2024 was Astrobot but you still had Stellar Blade, Rise of the ronin, UD, and Lego Horizon for example.
Its always been 1 or 2 tentpole from one of their studios and a few smaller games with partners. 2024 was Astrobot but you still had Stellar Blade, Rise of the ronin, UD, and Lego Horizon for example.
The comment by hulst is about Playstation Studios release schedule not games in general. How many of those were Playstation Studio's games? How many can be considered tentpole even.
2001.
At this point, I root for MS to deliver more games on the PS5. GoW series, Halo Series, Fable, perfect dark, Blade and many more to come.
Bernardougf
Member
If ratchet and astrobot are tent pole
... basically anything can be
Loomy
Thinks Microaggressions are Real
Yeah I left out a bunch. Sony is doing well.
existensmaximum
Member
If they're going to be as bad as Spiderman 2 and GOW Ragnarök, you can keep them Sony.
SamuraiEdge
Member
I want two games a year please, one wouldn't be enough for all that period on one platform.
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