Extended Cross-Play Features Coming to PlayStation 4!
After a prolonged period of debates, arguments and more, it seems PlayStation 4 Fornite fans will get what they have wanted.
John Kodera, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, has published a new blog post on the official PlayStation site. The message goes into detail about the changes to the company’s politics after a comprehensive evaluation process.
The first step will be an open beta beginning today for Fortnite that will allow for cross platform gameplay, progression and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating systems. We see the beta as an opportunity to conduct thorough testing that ensures cross-platform play is best on PlayStation, while being mindful about the user experience from both a technical and social perspective.
If this wasn’t enough to thrill you, maybe the president’s point that it might affect other titles will!
For 24 years, we have strived to deliver the best gaming experience to our fans by providing a uniquely PlayStation perspective. Today, the communities around some games have evolved to the point where cross-platform experiences add significant value to players. In recognition of this, we have completed a thorough analysis of the business mechanics required to ensure that the PlayStation experience for our users remains intact today, and in the future, as we look to open up the platform.
This represents a major policy change for SIE, and we are now in the planning process across the organization to support this change. We will update the community once we have more details to share, including more specifics regarding the beta timeframe, and what this means for other titles going forward.
