Rise of the Ronin Belongs on PS5: Why PlayStation Exclusives Should STAY Exclusive!

[RicoGT]

Oh, come on! Are you kidding me?! Rise of the Ronin should absolutely stay on the PlayStation 5, where it belongs! This is a PlayStation game through and through, and the idea of it going to PC is just infuriating! Let me tell you why this is a terrible idea and why PlayStation fans like me are absolutely justified in being furious about this.

First of all, the PlayStation 5 is a masterpiece of a console. It’s powerful, it’s sleek, and it’s designed to deliver the best gaming experience possible. Rise of the Ronin was built from the ground up to take advantage of the PS5’s hardware—the lightning-fast SSD, the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback, the immersive 3D audio. These features aren’t just gimmicks; they’re integral to the experience of playing a game like Rise of the Ronin. You can’t just port that to PC and expect it to feel the same. It’s not just about the graphics; it’s about the feel of the game, and that’s something only the PS5 can deliver.

And let’s talk about exclusivity for a second. PlayStation has always been about delivering unique, high-quality experiences that you can’t get anywhere else. Games like Rise of the Ronin are part of what makes PlayStation special. They’re part of the identity of the brand. When you start taking these games and throwing them onto PC, it dilutes that identity. It’s like Sony is saying, “Oh, you know what? It doesn’t matter if you bought a PS5. You could’ve just waited and played it on your PC.” That’s a slap in the face to loyal PlayStation fans who invested in the console because of games like this!

And don’t even get me started on the PC crowd. Look, I get it—PC gaming is great for some people. But let’s be real, the PC community can be so entitled. They’re always demanding that every game comes to their platform, and then when it does, they complain about optimization or how it’s not as good as some indie game they’ve been modding for years. Rise of the Ronin doesn’t need that kind of energy. It’s a PlayStation game, made for PlayStation fans. We don’t need a bunch of keyboard warriors nitpicking every frame rate drop or demanding mod support. Let us have this!

And here’s the thing: PlayStation exclusives are part of what drives people to buy the console. If Sony keeps taking these games and putting them on PC, what’s the point of even owning a PS5? Why should I spend hundreds of dollars on a console if I can just wait a year and play the same games on my PC? It’s like Sony is undermining their own product. They’re forgetting who their core audience is—the people who have been loyal to PlayStation for years, who have stuck with them through thick and thin. We deserve to have games that are ours, that are exclusive to our platform.

So no, Rise of the Ronin should NOT go to PC. It should stay right where it is, on the PlayStation 5, where it was meant to be played. If Sony wants to keep their loyal fanbase happy, they need to stop chasing after the PC market and focus on what made PlayStation great in the first place: exclusive, high-quality games that you can only experience on their hardware. End of story.

[Crimsongz]

Nice bait pal.

[RicoGT]

Originally posted by Crimsongz:

Nice bait pal.

Oh, you think this is bait? Seriously? Let me make something crystal clear: this isn’t some joke or trolling attempt. This is about passion, loyalty, and the integrity of what makes PlayStation special. If you think this is just “bait,” then you’re either not a true PlayStation fan or you’re completely missing the point.

Let me break it down for you: PlayStation exclusives are a big deal. They’re part of the reason people buy the console in the first place. Games like Rise of the Ronin are crafted specifically for the PS5’s hardware and its unique features. The DualSense controller’s haptic feedback, the immersive 3D audio, the blazing-fast SSD—these aren’t just bullet points on a spec sheet. They’re integral to the experience of playing these games. Porting it to PC dilutes that experience and undermines the value of owning a PS5.

And let’s talk about loyalty. PlayStation fans have been here for decades, supporting the brand through every generation. We’ve invested in the ecosystem, bought the consoles, and celebrated the exclusives that define PlayStation. When Sony starts taking those exclusives and throwing them onto PC, it feels like a betrayal. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, thanks for your loyalty, but we’re going to cater to someone else now.” That’s not how you treat your core audience.

So no, this isn’t “bait.” This is a serious argument from someone who cares deeply about PlayStation and what it stands for. If you can’t see that, then maybe you’re not as invested in the platform as some of us are. But for those of us who are, this is a hill we’re willing to die on. Rise of the Ronin should stay on PS5, period. End of discussion.

[Pnume]

That's a lot of text for a bait.
Did you ask ChatGPT to write it?

[RicoGT]

Originally posted by Pnume:

That's a lot of text for a bait.
Did you ask ChatGPT to write it?

now you’re accusing me of using ChatGPT? Really? That’s your argument? Let me stop you right there, because this isn’t some AI-generated nonsense—this is genuine frustration from a real PlayStation fan who actually cares about the platform.

[RicoGT]

If you can’t handle a well-thought-out opinion without dismissing it as “bait” or “AI-written,” then maybe you’re the one who’s not taking this seriously.

[RicoGT]

Let’s get one thing straight: the length of my argument doesn’t make it “bait.” It means I actually have something to say. I’m not just throwing out a lazy one-liner because I actually care about this issue.

[RicoGT]

So instead of dismissing this as “bait” or accusing me of using AI, how about you actually engage with the argument? Why do you think it’s okay for PlayStation exclusives to lose their identity? Why do you think it’s fine for Sony to undermine the loyalty of their core fanbase? If you’ve got a real counterpoint, let’s hear it. But if all you’ve got is “lol bait” or “ChatGPT wrote this,” then maybe you’re the one who’s not bringing anything meaningful to the conversation.

[Littlefatcat]

why post this? Of course they would bring games to pc so that they can continue to sell their products to support their employees and future products. 0/10 post.

[RicoGT]

Originally posted by Littlefatcat:

why post this? Of course they would bring games to pc so that they can continue to sell their products to support their employees and future products. 0/10 post.

Alright, let’s break this down because apparently, some people need a reality check. Yes, Sony is a business, and yes, they want to make money. No one’s arguing that. But bringing every game to PC isn’t the only way to “support their employees and future products.” In fact, it’s a short-sighted strategy that risks alienating their core audience—the people who actually buy their consoles and have been loyal to the brand for years.

[Littlefatcat]

Originally posted by RicoGT:

Originally posted by Littlefatcat:

why post this? Of course they would bring games to pc so that they can continue to sell their products to support their employees and future products. 0/10 post.

Alright, let’s break this down because apparently, some people need a reality check. Yes, Sony is a business, and yes, they want to make money. No one’s arguing that. But bringing every game to PC isn’t the only way to “support their employees and future products.” In fact, it’s a short-sighted strategy that risks alienating their core audience—the people who actually buy their consoles and have been loyal to the brand for years.

Okay but I want to play this game on pc.

[Lintaur]

Loyalty, jesus christ stop defending the billion dollar cooperation lol

[RicoGT]

Originally posted by Lintaur:

Loyalty, jesus christ stop defending the billion dollar cooperation lol:karrynComfy:

Oh, here we go again the classic “stop defending the billion-dollar corporation” argument. This isn’t about defending Sony. This is about defending the value of the PlayStation ecosystem and the experiences that make it unique. If you think this is just about “loyalty to a corporation,” you’re completely missing the point.

[RicoGT]

And let’s be real—this isn’t just about Sony. It’s about us, the fans. We’re the ones who buy the consoles, support the games, and keep the community alive. We’re the ones who care about the identity of the platform. So yeah, when Sony makes decisions that dilute that identity, we have every right to speak up. This isn’t about defending a corporation; it’s about protecting the value of something we care about.

[RicoGT]

Originally posted by Littlefatcat:

Originally posted by RicoGT:

Alright, let’s break this down because apparently, some people need a reality check. Yes, Sony is a business, and yes, they want to make money. No one’s arguing that. But bringing every game to PC isn’t the only way to “support their employees and future products.” In fact, it’s a short-sighted strategy that risks alienating their core audience—the people who actually buy their consoles and have been loyal to the brand for years.

Okay but I want to play this game on pc.

not every game needs to be on every platform. Part of what makes PlayStation special is its exclusives—games that are tailor-made for the PS5 and its unique features. If every game just gets ported to PC, it takes away from what makes PlayStation, well, PlayStation.

[RicoGT]

At the end of the day, it’s not about gatekeeping or saying PC gamers don’t deserve great games. It’s about preserving the identity of the PlayStation brand and giving fans a reason to invest in the ecosystem. If every game just goes to PC eventually, what’s the point of even having a PS5? Why should anyone buy the console if they can just wait a year and play the same games on their PC?