Ethan Crossfield 
PS5 players browsing the PlayStation Store may start seeing a new PlayStation Exclusive marker on selected game pages. The label is intended to make platform-only releases easier to identify, but its current use is inconsistent, so players should still check each title's available platforms before making a purchase decision.
What changed on the PlayStation Store
Sony has introduced a PlayStation Exclusive branding mark on certain PlayStation Store pages. The badge uses the familiar PlayStation button symbols and includes an asterisk, though Sony has not explained what the asterisk refers to. The label has been spotted on listings including Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition and Until Dawn 2. Its arrival follows Sony's stated plan to stop bringing some single-player first-party games to PC. Under that approach, projects such as Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Wolverine are expected to remain on PS5, while Sony's multiplayer releases can still receive multiplatform support.
Which games and players are affected
The new marker appears to be aimed at games that are unavailable outside PlayStation, rather than every game that is exclusive to PS5 consoles. Phantom Blade Zero and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls do not display the label because both are also available on Steam. That distinction matters for players deciding whether a PS5 is required for a specific release or whether a PC version is already an option. However, the label is not yet appearing consistently even among games that seem to meet the same criteria. Saros and Marvel's Wolverine currently lack the branding, despite being cited as PS5-exclusive titles.
What to watch before treating the label as definitive
Sony has not outlined the rules behind the rollout or confirmed whether older PS5-only releases will receive the same treatment later. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, another upcoming PS5 exclusive, also does not currently carry the badge. Fans have compared the new branding with Sony's earlier Only on PlayStation campaign, which covered both Sony-published games and third-party console releases. That older designation became less permanent over time as several titles later reached PC or Xbox. For now, the new Store label is a useful signal, but it should not be treated as a complete platform roadmap.
What players should know
- The PlayStation Exclusive badge has appeared on selected PS5 Store listings, including Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition and Until Dawn 2.
- Sony has not clarified the meaning of the asterisk included with the new branding.
- Games with Steam versions, such as Phantom Blade Zero and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, do not show the badge.
- Several apparent PS5-only games, including Saros, Marvel's Wolverine, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, do not currently carry the label.
- Check a game's Store page and confirmed platform listings rather than relying solely on the badge.
Expert View
The label is a practical addition for Store browsing, particularly as PlayStation's release strategy differs between single-player and multiplayer games. Its value will depend on Sony applying it consistently and explaining whether it represents a permanent availability commitment or simply a snapshot of where a game can be played today.
