Why 2017 Will Be The Strongest Year Yet For Sony And The PS4 Brand

"It’s no secret that Sony has been dominating this current console generation with the PS4 having sold over 40+ million units already."

[ShadowKnight]

With so many exclusives like Horizon: Zero Dawn, God Of War, Days Gone, Death Standing, Nier, Ace Combat 7, Hellblade, and Detroit I'm not surprised. I hope Spider-Man comes out next year.

[Kingthrash360]

Yeah.. neo (updated games and new games running at a higher level) vr (this year but a ton of games will come next year), horizon, persona, ni no kuni, maybe gow, maybe spiderman, detroit, sons of anarchy looking zombie game (forgot name lol), and much more...it's gunna be big for sony.
MS too if scorpio turns out right. Nintendo too if NX turns out right...it's gunna be a big year for gaming as a whole.

[ShadowKnight]

Yes, it will be a great year for gaming in 2017 on all consoles including PC. Horizon, Zelda, and Star Citizen!!! :)

[S2Killinit]

"sons of anarchy looking zombie game" lol yeah, Days Gone (:

I'm super excited for it as well.

[morganfell]

As VR gains steam, Sony will be front and center with a ready made plug and play platform. PSVR is going to drive an even bigger year.

[freshslicepizza]

well they are starting to get into the groove of the hardware and developers have had enough time to develop games now.

[Bansai]

I swear I've read the same statements for 2015 and 2016, with full exclusive lists which got pushed and pushed...

[GameNameFame]

@KingThrash

Problem is Scorpio really isnt a console.

It has no exclusive games. It can play some of the PC games. Just like Steambox.

Neo has its exclusives.

[BattleAxe]

Yep, every year is going to be Sony's strongest year...... With this whole VR thing that Sony is diving head first into, there's no guarantee that it's going to be anything more than a fad, and I think the same thing of Oculus and Vive. Some people won't be able to afford it, some people will get physically sick from it, and developers might not deliver the games needed for it to succeed.

As far as the exclusive games go, I would be cautious in my excitement. After all, look at No Mans Sky, The Order 1886, DriveClub, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Knack. All of these were games that supposed to impress, but they didn't deliver. Out of all the exclusive that are coming up for Sony, I have a feeling that Days Gone and Detroit will disappoint the most.

The Last Guardian and Death Stranding could be good or bad, but I wouldn't get overly excited until we see the final product. I have high hopes for Horizon: Zero Dawn, but Guerrilla Games has no experience with this genre, and Killzone: Shadow Fall fell short in a big way, and it's a game that they should have nailed, especially for a new console launch.

God of War stands the best chance of being a great exclusive game, but if they simply drop Kratos into a new world as a new character, dropping his back-story as the Greek God of War, then I think that will take the series down a few notches in the eyes of the fans. If they do this, then they should have just created a new character all together.

[UnHoly_One]

I'm super excited to see more of Horizon: Zero Dawn.

But I couldn't possibly be less interested in anything else that Sony has in the pipeline.

VR doesn't interest me any more than motion control games did, and I'm sick of the broody depressing stories Sony has been doing lately, so Days Gone doesn't do anything for me.

It's all about Horizon for me. And I have no problem waiting for it.

[DeeBeers]

Those games all look very sub par. Luckily multiplat will support playstation through 2017

[Majin-vegeta]

Sub par???Lol Horizon alone looks better and more ambitious than any other IP from the competitors this gen.

[Yui_Suzumiya]

Those beers you make are bitter and subpar but you don't see me harping on about that :3

[PeaSFor]

crack is wack.

[Roronoa0411]

Yah not only will Sonys exclusives be amazing but they will also have the better multiplats in performance and sales so at least you were half right :)

[S2Killinit]

come back when xbone has a SINGLE game rated over 89 please.

[hells_supernova]

At least there are games that are exclusive unlike the other box

[ger2396]

You again? C'mon bro, get a life.

[Cuzzo63]

Deebeers

I think you are in the wrong post... This is the Ps4 section... But I do agree with you... Xbone has nothing but multiplats to strive. Must be great... Glad I of a Ps4

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@DeeBeers

Sony's studios always put out top tier gaming experiences such as Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, Infamous SS, Driveclub (Minus the online issues that have been fixed since), and upcoming titles such as Spider - man, Days Gone, Horizon Zero Dawn. All of these games not only LOOK incredible, the gameplay is great as well.

As for the second part of your comment, for the last 5 months how many multiplatform games have been released? Also, how many of them were actually worth buying? If you're looking for a console that's only going to be supported by MULTIPLATS, you should look elsewhere since Nintendo and Sony will be the only console gaming companies releasing EXCLUSIVES.

[Haru]

well imo all xbox exclusives are just old recicl3d trash like gears of war 4 for example but to each their own i guess

[DeeBeers]

i dont think people like my comment =(

[NapalmSanctuary]

I'm looking forward to AC7. After Assault Horizon and Infinity, I'm ready to play a real AC game without precanned maneuvers, On rails chase modes, and shitty resource based FTP models. I just wish they would make it so you could turn off high G turns in the options menu. Spider-man looks pretty interesting as well. I think Insomniac have a pretty good chance of knocking that one out the park.

[Aenea]

Cue the Xbox fans who say the PS4 has no exclusives! :D

It's gonna be awesome no doubt!

Also waiting for lots more VR games in 2017!

(ohh! I heard a *pling* from my PS4, BF1 beta installed!)

[S2Killinit]

Because every generation, Playstation systems keep getting better and better, year after year. Always the best electronics investment I make. Really get my money's worth. (as opposed to a 700 dollar smart phone; not even a competition)

[Shubhendu_Singh]

From 2013 to 2016,
the amount and the variety of games PS4 had was unparalleled.
Not to mention games ran a little prettier and PS+ was only 50$.

Amazing how PS4 practically reigned over these 2.5 years, and STILL will up the ante with 2017 potentially being their one of the best year. GG Sony.

[Rimeskeem]

GoW, Spiderman, Horizon, Detroit, Days Gone, Persona 5

Sucker Punch still needs to show something.

[TGGJustin]

If we don't see it this year you'll see Sucker Punch's new game in 2017 for sure. Just don't expect it to be released.

[ShadowKnight]

PSX reveal this December. Maybe Naughty Dog will announce the Last of Us 2 or their next game.

[rainslacker]

Man, forgot about Sucker Punch. Was expecting a Spider Man game from them with the rumors.

Geurilla has a second team as well which is supposedly working on something....although some suggest it's another Killzone.

Then of course, ND is working on something else as well...but likely wont see that for a couple years....although could be next year on the reveal.

Japan Studios could have another game in reserve, but we know a few games they are releasing this year and next.

[Darkfist_Flames]

still hope they make one last Infamous game.

[OB1Biker]

Im hoping to see Sucker Punch at PSM introducing Neo

[Kashima]

PERSONA 5.

[DragonDDark]

You know it ;D

[DarXyde]

Some fair points in the article. I also appreciate the very minimal discussion of the Xbox One here. It isn't about how it's going to do relative to competition, but what the PS4 offers itself. Plenty of great titles coming in next year. Best part: a lot of them are single player so if I decide to drop Plus, I won't be too greatly affected.

Sony can also kill the momentum going into next year depending on what we hear about the Slim and Neo. The Plus price hike is one notable strike. Let's see how the rest of the year plays out.

[game4funz]

I'm really interested to know what will be releasing.... With release dates... After horizon.

[DarXyde]

Had to consult some lists to be sure.

Well, first of all, this year, we'll see God Eater 2, The Last Guardian, Kingdom Hearts II.8, and Gravity Rush 2. If you've played God Eater or Gravity Rush, you'd know they're solid titles. The Last Guardian comes from Team Ico and those games are creative fun that should also be treated as "works of art, experienced". It's the best way I can describe the experience. Kingdom Hearts needs no explanation.

Next year, if you import, Valkyria: Azure Revolution comes out in January if I recall. A month later, Persona 5 releases which is, personally, my most anticipated title of 2017. Horizon also hits that month and, beyond that, titles that are highly unlikely to be delayed include Hellblade, Tales of Berseria, Dragon Quest XI, and Nier. Exclusives aside, there's also Tekken 7 (Tekken VR if you want to treat that as exclusive), Rise of the Tomb Raider, Infinite Warfare, Dark Souls III DLC, Final Fantasy XV, and others that escape me releasing this year. Do I even need to list next year with a potential backlog this big already? In the first month, Resident Evil VII hits, followed by some pretty big exclusive titles in February, as I mentioned.

This, however, does not include anticipated VR titles (i.e., Gran Turismo Sport). Needless to say, it's going to be a very busy next many months.

You may not need a PlayStation to play all of these games, but you'll need a PlayStation to play ALL of these games. Understand what I'm saying?

I realize I didn't directly answer your question. You asked what games after Horizon: Zero Dawn have release dates. I responded to a question you were essentially asking: "how many games do you know for certain are coming out in the foreseeable future with a date?" The truth is, not many...but it doesn't matter. So much is already coming this year. Next year, there are a number of RPGs and RPG hybrids hitting, Horizon among them. Those alone are incredible time sinks. If you're still not getting through Final Fantasy XV, that is.

Lastly, you should know by now that release dates are arbitrary. They basically amount to when they planned for a release but it can be delayed any number of times. You'll probably dispute the quality of the titles I just mentioned. I can say with confidence the vast majority of these games will be well-received. You asked what's coming, so I answered.

So how'd I do? Did I adequately entertain your trolling?

[EpicSandwich]

I need to see something big, something new from Sony. Something like Scalebound or crackdown. I need a good multiplayer game on ps4.

[MasterCornholio]

Well Horizon is pretty big and it's a new IP.

[EpicSandwich]

If it had a good multiplayer Of some sort I would be interested but Killzone wasn't that great and I was hyped af for that game. I may pass on horizon.

[akurtz]

he'll have an excuse for every game cornholio, dont bother.

[Goldby]

I prefer deep immersive stories to falling building myself, cant talk for anyone else

[EpicSandwich]

Watch movies more often or read books

[rainslacker]

A building falling on someone can make for quite an interesting story. Not often, but it could. Worked in UC3 to some extent, but was not really the same thing.

Anyhow, Horizon looks infinitely better than Scalebound, and would certainly prefer a SP game to scalebounds brand of MP implementation. Not that I think Scalebound will be bad though, as Platinum does tend to make pretty decent games which I typically enjoy.

Crackdown looks OK, although I'm not into that kind of game personally. Awesome destruction physics do not a good game make....at most it's an impressive technical achievement if it delivers in the final product. Good game play makes a good game for what kind of game that is.

I do really love how so many gamers who want to prefer on a single console act like it's impossible to find a single game that interests them on a competing console.

More directly at Epic....aren't you a big fan of Quantum Break? If you like that, then UC, TLOU, and Horizon should all be up your alley. And as a bonus, UC4 and TLOU are much better games than QB, and by your own stated criteria, has MP which blows QB out of the water. Best MP exclusive on X1 is Halo, but PS4 has plenty of decent offerings which you'd probably enjoy if you weren't just a troll who can't admit to being.....well I can't say because personal attacks aren't allowed.

[kraenk12]

As if you'd read books Castillo.

[Ginpachi-sama]

U need better taste and hobbies now go back to ur cave

[Christopher]

Sounds more like you're painting yourself into a corner just to create a reason why what Sony offers isn't good enough for you.

"I need a good game!"
"Well, here are these games..."
"It has to be something new!"
"Oh, well how about these?"
"I has to have good multiplayer!"
"What is a good multiplayer?"
"I don't know. Perhaps something more like Gears of War and Halo 4..."
"Why don't you just go play those then? There's a whole console dedicated to what you like already..."

[EpicSandwich]

All I want is a really good multiplayer game that's big. Something that has a good campaign but even better multiplayer. That's why I'm excited for gears, not only does it have campaign but it has a full blown multiplayer and a horde mode which is like a whole game in itself. I just want good value for money and want to see Sony make some good multiplayer games. Look at xbox, they have Scalebound, forza 7, crackdown and sea of thieves (only what we know so far) that's just next year and they all have massive multiplayers. That is good Value for money, hundreds and thousands of hours will be spent by players on those multiplayer titles. Being lied to And charged $60 for a $10 tech demo is anti consumer and relying on cod, nfs and destiny is just a slap in the face to mp Fans

[Christopher]

So, what I'm hearing is that you should just stick with the XBO. That's not a bad thing, but I honestly don't want what I have on my XBO on my PS4 unless it's third-party offerings. I didn't buy both consoles for access to the same games.

So, stick with your XBO. It sounds like a winner. Don't worry about Sony. It's not for you. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

***Being lied to And charged $60 for a $10 tech demo is anti consumer and relying on cod, nfs and destiny is just a slap in the face to mp Fans***

Yeah, none of this has absolutely anything to do with the topic at hand or anything to do with your own personal desires. Sounds like you just want to complain about what Sony doesn't do rather than entertain what they do actually provide.

***Look at xbox, they have Scalebound, forza 7, crackdown and sea of thieves (only what we know so far) that's just next year and they all have massive multiplayers.***

GT Sport and Forza 7 compete directly and have same MP. Scalebound is co-op, not really massive. Sea of Thieves and Crackdown are to be seen on their levels of "massive", which is a word that typically means "many people experiencing a persistent world at once" which don't seem to be what Crackdown does at all and is to be seen with Sea of Thieves.

[Silly gameAr]

You're wasting your energy and your time Christopher.

[GrubsterBeater]

No thanks. I don't want any games like Crackdown or Scalebound on PS4.

Eww...

[GrubsterBeater]

@Epic

Yes. Actually it is. It gets a lot of hate, but it is actually amazing and will keep getting better.

Was that supposed to be an insult? Lol what a joke.

People hate on NMS because its is the "cool" and "in" thing to do right now, regardless if playing it or not. At least the PS4 is getting tons of games and exclusives, something I can't say for another console.... a console that gets like 1 exclusive the first half of the year, and then 2 or 3 near Christmas that usually end up being mediocre or worse.

Let me guess... Pew-pew Dude-bro shooters is your type, right? All multiplayer, no story, and no substance?

[MasterCornholio]

Didn't know that you don't like Single Player only games.

Such a shame because I just beat the Witcher 3 and it's an amazing game. Next I'll buy Doom which has a great single player campaign and a terrible multiplayer. Shame you don't enjoy games like that.

@Kiwi

Why my mobile phone of course. I can't use it for online gaming though.

You do know that you can use a Smartphone for surfing the web right?

[Yui_Suzumiya]

He'd probably jump off a building if he was me.. I don't even have Internet right now, lol

[KiwiViper85]

So how did you comment on a website?...

[KiwiViper85]

Sorry MC, comment was aimed at SolidGear3's comment below yours.

Just saw some irony in someone on a website claiming to not have internet.

[S2Killinit]

@Epicsandwich
If you havent seen anything big for the console that literally has more than twice the exclusives (and twice incoming) then your not looking hard enough.

The time for that story is past, PS4 has more in each and every genre. No matter how you cut it.

[Majin-vegeta]

His history tells yoy all you need....

[MasterCornholio]

@Epic

He doesn't like Gran Turismo or Driveclub. As for exclusive FPS Killzone Shadowfall is the only one on PS4. But he's more into Halo and Gears. No idea why he's asking Sony for those types of games because Sony provides a very different experience than them.

If somebody wants Gears, Forza and Halo then PC/Xbox is for them.

Sony doesn't have to make games for people like him.

@Epic

Diversity has never been a problem of PlayStation.

[mkis007]

Sandwich

You asked for a racer and then said dont say driveclub... you don't see anything wrong with yourself?

[S2Killinit]

@epicsandwich
You are trying way too hard buddy. Fact of the matter is, Playstation's exclusives are top of the line, best in genre, while your system of choice has games that don't win any awards in their respective genres. Should I bring up these things or should we just not go there?

[SniperControl]

@epic

"@master
So where is the diversity?"

This again, coming from a machine that has had 2 halos, 2 forza's, 2 forza horizons and will soon have 2 gears, all in a 3 year period, yep diversity right there, lol

[ShadowKnight]

@Epic I don't know if you played Gears 4 multiplayer beta but I didn't like it that much. It felt the same and outdated. I'm more interested in the campaign though that's just my opinion. I'm just buying it to play the campaign with friends. They should remaster GoW2 and GoW3 that would be awesome!!!

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[ShadowKnight]

Fair enough but I'm serious though. I don't have to like the multiplayer but I can still like and play the campaign.

[Roronoa0411]

Scalebound looks pretty mediocre from all the previews and crackdown hasn't shown really anything so no PS4 don't don't need those

[game4funz]

Multiplats have multiplayer but if your into something else then Xbox or pc is for you in that department. Sonys focus is on single player, mainly.

[Kashima]

Multiplayer game? God eater 2 rage burst just came out now go buy it.

[Germany7]

These games are not even exclusives.

[TwoForce]

So you want ever games to be shooter, right ? Each company have their own strength and weakness. You want something to feel better yourself. Here the thing for ya, let the company decides. Not you. If you force people and rush, it will fly off in your face. This is not a personal attack, but it is something you need to be careful and respectful.

[Haru]

scalebound looks like dmc but with dragons and crackdown is probably never coming out lol, horizon alone looks better than everyrjing ms has ever relased tbh

[EpicSandwich]

Id say even Ryse or the order look better then Horizon

[Darkfist_Flames]

hehehe multiplayer, you xbox fanboys are still fuuny, so hows quantum break? heard you love that for some reason. or tomb raider?

[kraenk12]

Desperate Castillo.

[RAM0N]

With the REAL exclusive coming out, 2017 will belong to Sony and the ps4 owners

[S2Killinit]

Also, I would say the PSVR launch is going to blow minds that is one reason.

[FallenAngel1984]

Don't you mean PlayStation brand? As single product cannot be a brand.

[Gecksta]

Horizons

[rigo8582]

It can't be any worse then 2016. Outside of renting Uncharted 4 from gamefly. It looks like I'll go all of 2016 not purchasing a single game for the PS4. I think 2017 I may buy Horizon Zero dawn if it doesn't get delayed to 2020.

[S2Killinit]

Salty. Wait, i mean Salteeeh

[rigo8582]

Waiting is the Playstation M.O.

[S2Killinit]

Lol thats funny because if PS4 gamers are waiting imagine the patience xbox owners have since they dont get too many exclusives to wait for in the first place. On the bright side... No games means... No waiting (;

[S2Killinit]

@Bg116
I guess you would know all about salt when you show up to a playstation article to throw salt everywhere. (;

[YinYangGaming]

2017 is probably going to be the most exciting year since 2013 with all the new hardware/games from the big 3

[LexHazard79]

All aboard!

[II__BONE__II]

Wow ,...I can just see my bank statement now in last quarter of 2016 and 2017.
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That car on my Screen ID is my new Camaro SS,... Might have to sell it to be able to buy all those new games........Nah I'm good.

[EyeAmTJ]

they say this shit every year LOL

[Aenea]

At least it's not Sony themselves claiming to have the best line up ever!

[Darkfist_Flames]

LOL, True

[G20WLY]

Yes, that's called building and maintaining momentum. That's how it works :)

[S2Killinit]

@EyeAmTJ
Its because every year, you look forward and see a ton of games for the coming year. We like that. So articles come out saying "next year will be even better". Its pretty simple really.

[leoms]

Well that's because PS delivers every year.

[EyeAmTJ]

since when were games being rated over 90 were considered automatically good? LMAO

[leoms]

**Facepalm**

[ARESWARLORD]

Give me that Neo

[BazingaReturns]

2017 will be the year of domination for sony just like every year since 2013. Hats off sony. Job well done.

[agame914]

wow a good article about Playstation? about freaking time

[Sora78]

I really love Playstation, 2016 is a great year for PS4 owners... But in 2017 PS4 will only have Horizon: Zero Dawn, Persona 5, Nier Automata and Crash Bandicoot trilogy remaster...(not bad)
God of war, Days Gone, Spiderman, Wild, etc... will be release on 2018, I Think. (I hope to see Spiderman, Deep Down and Matterfall next year)

[Auron]

Definitely will be an excellent year for gamers! Great games and new consoles. If FF7 and Shenmue 3 make 2017 the year will be explosive!

[Hotabang]

im really not liking this "strongest/best year for blablabla" it sounds very pretentious, best years for sony were with ps2 (werent they?) and for xbox it was with 360 (wasnt it), please stop it with this best year for x crap