Over the last few months, there has been much controversy over Sony's approach to cross-platform multiplayer. From locking gamers to their own platform in Fortnite to claiming that Playstation is the superior platform, Playstation have had a plethora of excuses to justify their decisions.

Today, Sony published a blog post on their official blog, announcing that they are finally looking into the matter. Starting from today, Fortnite players on Playstation 4 will be able to play with other players on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Windows, and Mac. Right now, it is being called an 'open beta', and Sony is still claiming that playing is 'best on Playstation'.

Sony will also be looking into crossplay in other third-party titles in the future.

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 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.

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[Deleted User]

Now that's just ignorant.

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charging for save backups
charging for online for like 3 games
no account system

can go on and on

 

[shaunj66]

So why did you buy a switch? everything they do is anti consumer.

Eh? Where did you get the idea I own a Switch?

I haven't bought a Nintendo console since the DS.

 

[Deleted User]

Eh? Where did you get the idea I own a Switch?

I haven't bought a Nintendo console since the DS.

I meant people in general.

 

[Another World]

what happened today is video game history. when they write about the most successful battle royal game ever, they will associate it with this.

-another world

 

[Kioku]

I meant people in general.

Following this logic, Sony shouldn't be selling as many PS4s as they have been. The Switch is a good system that is being burdened by poor business choices. I guess I'm just not conceited enough to let my personal feelings get in the way of having fun?

 

[Eddypikachu]

Great news!

 

[DeslotlCL]

So I’m guessing I can’t merge my accounts so I can’t have my galaxy skin on PS4 and my football gear on switch together on one account?

You should be able to. They confirmed cross-progression is a thing too.

 

[Windaga]

That's great news. Here's hoping we see more progressive movements from all sides.

 

[the_randomizer]

Wow, who was fired at Sony to allow this to happen?

 

[Owenge]

Thank you Sony! Thank you!

 

[SnAQ]

Lol, Fortnite.

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[supergamer368]

Ugh. I must be really tired. For a second there, I thought this said Sony was gonna allow crossplay. But I know that’ll never happen. I guess I’m dreaming then.

 

[leon315]

Now we need Overwatch crossplay X1-ps4!!!

 

[antiNT]

Now we need Overwatch crossplay X1-ps4!!!

I'm pretty sure that's not gonna happen because updates on PS4 are delayed...

 

[spotanjo3]

Good job, Sony. You're still idiots though for doing it in the first place and I doubt people will forgive you this fast for what you did.

LOL. I doubt Sony will read it.

 

[Deleted member 445482]

If we took down sony we can stop nintendo's online services too!

 

[chartube12]

Has anyone else been keeping track of the cross play news? Several developers said they would no longer produce titles for Sony if they didn’t join Xbox and Nintendo in full cross play. Blizzard and Bethesda among them

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I wonder if this will stay limited to Fortnite, from pressure from Epic games and Tencent. Or if Sony will open the doors to other games.

Wow, this could be a major turning point in console history if other big publishers got behind the idea and it became the new normal.

Several devs said they want cross play between all major companies next gen. if Sony didn’t agree, they wouldn’t produce games for thier platform(s). Basically Sony got back into a corner.

 

[Dimensional]

Good job, Sony. You're still idiots though for doing it in the first place and I doubt people will forgive you this fast for what you did.

Sorry, but who did what now? I completely forgot what happened by looking at this shiny new crossplay they released. Whatever they did I'm sure they are forgiven and it forgotten... whatever it was. Sarcasm

 

[Tweaker_Modding]

Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?

 

[Deleted User]

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