PlayStation lead Jim Ryan has hinted at Sony’s plans to reveal some aggressive cloud gaming strategies in the coming months. Although Sony already provides the ability to stream PS3 titles via the PS Plus Premium subscription and the PS Now service, Ryan’s latest comments suggest the company may be looking to expand its presence in cloud gaming, potentially within the mobile space.
Cloud gaming has been a priority for Sony for some time now, with plans for a unique setup on PlayStation dating back as far as April 2021. Last month, Sony hired for 22 roles in cloud gaming development, with one role specifically related to ‘developing and delivering the strategic vision for cloud game streaming at PlayStation’.
With interests in cloud gaming on the rise, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently vetoed Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision citing the need for a free, competitive market to drive innovation and choice.
Jim Ryan has acknowledged that the trend of mobility in gaming habits is an important one and that cloud gaming is fundamental in allowing Sony to exploit that trend. As of now, there is no concrete information on what Sony’s plans for the cloud may be. However, Ryan’s comments suggest the company has something “fairly interesting and quite aggressive” that they are planning to unveil in the near future.
Sony’s push into the cloud gaming space may result in the development of mobile gaming opportunities. This would be a big step ahead in the mobile gaming industry, which is currently being dominated by smartphones and tablets.
In addition to cloud gaming, Sony is also looking to venture into the VR gaming space with its latest PlayStation VR 2 headset. The company has launched a developer program that will enable game developers to harness the full power of the new headset and create immersive VR gaming experiences.
Overall, Sony’s continued expansion in the gaming industry is set to make a significant impact on the market. With cloud gaming on the rise and mobile gaming continuing to grow in popularity, Sony’s plans to expand its offering is good news for gamers worldwide.
