Everything points towards them beginning to plan for simultaneous releases, going forward.
And so far, sequels have come to PC, eventually.
Maybe they hoped some would grab consoles during the wait, but I'm willing to bet it wasn't anywhere near an amount they would need for it to be worth it. PC players are VERY patient when it comes to waiting for a version that can turn up the graphics, resolution, and frame rate.
They're trying to hedge their bets. Nintendo effectively dropped out of the home console market, Microsoft has transitioned away from the console, so Sony is dipping a toe in