What is Returnal's PC release date? Will developer Housemarque's next game be a PS5 exclusive or will it also launch on PC?
Returnal is the studio's first foray into third-person action territory, weaving rogue-lite, exploration, and psychological horror elements into its core gameplay. The prospect of a Returnal PC release date has been of great interest for fans who haven't gotten their hands on Sony's new console, especially following the game's stellar reception.
Returnal PC Release Date
Returnal also marked developer Housemarque's debut on the PS5 but, since it was unveiled, there was no mention of the game arriving on other platforms than the PS5. Naturally, this means that there's currently no official Returnal PC release date to speak of.
- Returnal PC release date: Unknown, may be announced further down the line
Of course, this doesn't mean that Returnal won't eventually release on PC. In the past couple of years, we've seen quite a few PS4 exclusives shedding that status and making their way to PC.
Sony has also revealed plans to expand its presence in both the PC and mobile space, which makes it even more likely that Returnal will arrive on PC at some point in the future.
In addition, website Steam Database features a game named Oregon that might just be developer Housemarque's latest title.
While the name doesn't suggest it, diving into its update history reveals mentions of Tower of Sisyphus – Returnal's endless mode –, Atropos – the planet on which the game takes place –, alongside Helios – protagonist Selene's ship.
Another tidbit that might suggest a Returnal PC release date will eventually be announced, as spotted by Digital Foundry's Alexander Battaglia, is debug text from a GDC presentation covering the title's particle tech. You can see it at around the 13:44 minute mark.
Steam Database entires from November 8 directly mention Returnal as part of the game's save path. Although the word itself is crossed out and written in red text, with "Tourist" being green in the full path's name, this could be yet another hint that a PC version is coming sooner or later.
We'll keep an eye out and update this article with any news about a potential Returnal PC release date as soon as we learn new details.
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