Heavy Rain has seen much success as a PS3 exclusive. Although its developer, Quantic Dream didn’t expect the title to pass the 1 million sold mark, it’s done 1.5 million in just a few months and many expect the game to move well past 3 – 4 million lifetime sales.
This occurrence has boosted the founder of Quantic Dream, David Cage’s confidence to high levels, and recently he’s been thinking of making the studio’s next title a multiplatform effort.
“With Heavy Rain it was right, but after Heavy Rain the question can be asked whether we should stick to one platform or open out to different platforms,” he told GI.biz.
“Now that we’re established why are we limiting ourselves to one share of the market when we can reach more? There are pros and cons and it’s not an easy decision.”
Adding: “We’re not looking at anything, we have people asking, and we’re seeing different options.”
“We’re really thankful of Sony’s support and the relationship we have because there are very few publishers that would have supported Heavy Rain the way they supported us.”
My take on this is, developers think that multiplatform obviously means more sales; but that’s certainly not the case. I hope David Cage is looking at a wider audience because of other reasons than solely the almighty dollar.
I’ve seen many games released on all formats and yet fail to sell even 2 million copies, and when you add costs of making said title available on the different platforms, you wonder if it was a profitable venture for the people and companies involved.
Let’s hope Mr. Cage knows what he’s up to.
Thanks, CVG.
no,no,no david please dont do it, please dont be a sell out!
i really wish sony would throw him a pile of money to become first party hes one of the only people who still have a passion for games and makes unique titles!
you wont ever see a war shooter come out of this guy!
He could go multiplat, as long as the games continue to shine I don’t mind
nah id much rather him stay ps3 exclusive!
theres no point him going MP either because, well, 99.99999999% of 360 gamers are twitch gamers so his games wont sell well on the 360.
Mass Effect and Alan Wake are not twitch games, yet the former is one of the best selling titles
exception of the rule.