Sony Halts PC Ports, Ubisoft Co-Founder Dies, Obsidian Lawsuit
Jun 21, 2026 · 1mo ago
The gaming industry is facing a weekend of major corporate shifts and somber news. Sony Interactive Entertainment appears to be pivoting away from its recent multiplatform strategy, while one of the industry's most prominent RPG developers faces legal trouble. The community is also mourning the sudden loss of a foundational figure behind Ubisoft.
Sony Reportedly Halts PlayStation 5 PC Ports to Focus on Single-Player Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly shifting its strategy away from porting first-party PlayStation 5 games to PC . PlayStation head Hermen Hulst allegedly indicated that these PC ports were not generating sufficient revenue, leading the company to scrub key PC port language from its official policies . While early PC releases like Horizon Zero Dawn performed well, sales for later ports like God of War Ragnarok and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 reportedly slowed down significantly .
Instead, Sony is recommitting to its traditional "core strength" of high-budget, first-party single-player games . Upcoming titles like God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will lead this renewed focus . Although live-service games remain a part of the publisher's portfolio, the platform holder is prioritizing the narrative-driven experiences that defined the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 eras .
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash
Ubisoft has confirmed the tragic passing of co-founder Claude Guillemot, who died in a plane crash . Claude was one of the five Guillemot brothers who founded the French publishing giant in 1986, helping shape it into one of the largest video game companies in the world . The company has expressed its deep condolences following the sudden loss of the industry pioneer .
Obsidian Entertainment Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Wage Violations
RPG developer Obsidian Entertainment is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging violations of California state wage laws . The studio, known for Fallout: New Vegas and the upcoming Avowed, has denied all allegations of wrongdoing . The legal action comes at a critical time for the Microsoft-owned developer as it prepares for its next major fantasy release .
Nintendo Switch 2 Library Expands With Diablo 4 and My Hero Academia
The software lineup for the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2 continues to grow with major third-party announcements and ratings. Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 by the Taiwan rating board, following a similar classification in Indonesia . Bandai Namco has also announced that its 3D brawler My Hero Academia: All's Justice will launch on the console on September 4, 2026 .
First-party support is also ramping up, as Nintendo shared new screenshots for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort . The motion-controlled sports title is scheduled to bring 12 different activities, including the return of 100-Pin Bowling, to the Nintendo Switch 2 this October .
