Sony will permanently shut down its PlayStation Plus Windows app on December 10, ending PC cloud streaming through the service. The source does not specify a year. The app lets subscribers stream selected games on a computer, but Sony says fewer than 0.4% of PlayStation Plus Premium members use it.
According to The Verge’s report, that low usage is behind the decision: Sony no longer sees a reason to maintain the standalone service. In its statement, Sony says it wants to focus on the features and experiences most subscribers use.
The shutdown affects PC streaming, not PlayStation Plus Premium as a whole. Its other benefits will remain available, and players will still be able to stream games on consoles and PlayStation Portal. The change primarily affects subscribers who have been using the service on a computer.
The closure comes amid reports about Sony’s PC plans. Recent reports suggest Sony could scale back its presence in the PC gaming market. Earlier reports also suggested that the company no longer plans to release PC versions of its PlayStation-exclusive games. These remain reported plans rather than confirmed company decisions.
