About time.
Sony has finally rolled over on that “Community Approved” cross-play solution. They”ll be allowing “select third party content” the ability to enable cross-play between PS4 versions and those on other consoles. From their blog post on the matter:
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.
Granted, this doesn’t mean that every multiplatform game is getting cross-play. While the Fortnite problem is mostly solved, Rocket League is still up in the air. And it might be a tad bit optimistic to expect cross-play for Minecraft… at least, anytime soon. But it’s a big step for Sony in the right direction.
Source: Kotaku
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