Cross-platform play is one of the most buzzed-about topics in gaming today. While Microsoft and Nintendo have come to terms on cross-play between Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for games like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Rocket League, Sony has not yet agreed to connect the PlayStation 4 to the competing consoles. Is it just a matter of time before Sony plays ball? Or will they hold their ground and weather the PR storm? In a new GameSpot feature, producer and host Jess McDonell examines the situation from all the important angles.
As you’ll see in the feature embedded above, Sony being painted as the kid in the sandbox who doesn’t share their toys may indeed be accurate, but there is more to the story. Sony’s decision to keep PlayStation 4 out of the cross-play mix may make sense for business reasons, but the company is taking a PR hit, the impact of which has only been growing in recent months.
Additionally, the profile of the story is elevated now because Epic’s hugely popular battle royale game Fortnite is in the mix. Fortnite supports cross-play between Xbox One, Switch, PC, and mobile, but PlayStation 4 is left out of the action. Worse still, PlayStation 4 Fortnite players are being locked out of their Fortnite accounts when trying to play on Switch due to Sony’s policies.
Our new video feature covers these topics and more in detail. Also included in the video are comments and statements from Microsoft and Nintendo about their position on the cross-play matter. Sony, however, did not respond to GameSpot’s questions about the company’s stance on cross-play, but the company has made its intentions known in the past through media interviews and previously released statements. We also spoke with Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, who shared his thoughts on if he believes Sony will ever enable cross-play between PS4 and other competing systems.
What do you think will happen? Is cross-play important to you? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: GameSpot
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