# PC-Based Wide-Resolution Games Housemarque and PlayStation Launch the Returnal Game By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-game References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/returnal-pc-release-date-ps-5-playstation-sony-housemarque-170504605.html) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/tag/returnal/)  Sony is bringing the Returnal game to the PC, which was formerly only exclusive to [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-pc). It is made under Housemarque on the PC iteration and will be available on Steam and [Epic Games Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-2) beginning February 15th. The new PC iteration of the game has support for both AMD upscaling and for [NVIDIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlss-3-expansion) DLSS. It also incorporates NVIDIA's image-scaling technology as well. The supported development of the game is done by Climax Studios with additional help that is added for ray-traced reflections that go hand in hand with the current RT shadows. The new Returnal game has two new wide-resolution formats on the PC platform -- the Ultrawide 21:9 and the Super Ultrawide 32:0. The audio is aided by Dolby Atmos with two three-dimensional audio options. Image Credit: Housemarque, PlayStation Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pc-based Wide-resolution Games:** The expansion of PC-based wide-resolution games, as seen in the launch of Returnal game, presents opportunities for software development and gaming industry growth. - **Support for AMD and NVIDIA Technologies in PC Gaming:** The inclusion of support for both AMD upscaling and NVIDIA DLSS in PC gaming opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for tech industries and computer hardware manufacturers. - **Integration of Dolby Atmos in Gaming Audio:** The integration of Dolby Atmos in gaming audio creates opportunities for audio technology companies to further develop and innovate immersive sound experience in gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The launch of Returnal game on PC provides a potential avenue for gaming industry growth and expansion by offering new features and technologies. - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing Industry:** The inclusion of AMD upscaling and NVIDIA DLSS technologies for Returnal game on PC presents disruptive innovation opportunities for hardware manufacturers and developers. - **Audio Technology Industry:** The integration of Dolby Atmos in gaming audio provides opportunities for audio technology companies to develop new immersive and surround-sound experiences in gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-pc.md) - [Upgraded Next-Gen Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-ps5-pro.md) - [Best-Selling Action Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-blade-pc.md) - [Enhanced Upscaling Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-fsr-3-1.md) - [Expanded Upscaling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlss-3-expansion.md) - [Reptile Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart.md) - [High-Resolution Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1440p-display-mode.md) - [Award-Winning Superhero Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spider-man-remastered.md) - [Superhero-Inspired PC Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-2.md)