PlayStation 4 gets cross-play with Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

[The Mad Titan]

PlayStation 4 gets cross-play with Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

PlayStation is knocking down the wall blocking off PS4 from cross-play with rival consoles. It all begins today, with a cross-platform beta for Fortnite.

After significant pressure from fans and the gaming industry at large, PS4 owners will be able to play with people on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.

It's a historic moment not just for PlayStation, but for all of gaming - as all console owners will now be able to play together for the first time.

Sony Interactive Entertainment boss John Kodera announced the news in a blog post today. Here is his statement in full:

"Following a comprehensive evaluation process, SIE has identified a path toward supporting cross-platform features for select third party content. We recognize that PS4 players have been eagerly awaiting an update, and we appreciate the community's continued patience as we have navigated through this issue to find a solution.
"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.

"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 organisation 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."

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

 

[Dre Space Age]

Pressure busts pipes

 

[The Mad Titan]

Now they just need to stay on them, cross plat for everything going forward.

 

[$$$HotBoyRonald$$$]

Still @Fortnite though

 

[Bboystyle]

Man only kids play fortnite

Cross plat some fifa or SF or Madden....

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Watch the arcadium hypocrites front like they care about cross play now.

This is the way the mind of the stanley has always worked:
If you can't have it...then you don't care about it...if you can have it...all of a sudden you've always wanted it.

 

[Kingshango]

But the children!

 

[GoldenGlove]

This needs to happen for Siege as well

 

[Fatboi1]

Yawn who cares

 

[badboys11]

Can i finally play 2k and madden with my playstation brehs?

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

This is like 15 years too late. Now the Playstation brand is fighting to remain relevant.

 

[MidniteJay]

I didn't think Sony would change up on that. Thought the most folk would get was crossplay between Sony platforms.

 

[Fatboi1]

This is like 15 years too late. Now the Playstation brand is fighting to remain relevant.

Lol

 

[-DMP-]

Oh fukk. Didn't see this thread.