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Sony Makes Changes To PSN Backend To Pave Way For Future PC/PS5 Cross-Platform Releases

It appears Sony is making changes to the PSN backend in order to pave the way for future cross-platform releases across PC and PS5.

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PrinceOfAnger21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

If sony want their games to be more successful on pc and to sell more they need to bring the games day-one like helldivers 2! , and not after 2 years.

-Foxtrot21d ago

If it's first party (can't speak on Helldivers) then the PS5 should be focused on first in my opinion rather than worrying about 2 versions.

PrinceOfAnger21d ago

Nixxes can help with the development and release the games at the same time..

Tacoboto21d ago

Nixxes takes completed code and ports that to PC. I'm sure they do work during primary development but I like this setup.

PS5 owners are treated as first class by their platform holder, PC players get the final complete version, and GaaS are treated separately. Win-win.

Kornholic21d ago

Sony should follow the Microsoft route and kill Playstation the same way MS has killed Xbox? Are you serious?

HankHill21d ago

It's going to happen sooner or later, and there's nothing you can do about it.

Hypertension14020d ago

My biggest concern is that if they focus on multiple platforms, games won't be as impressive anymore.

The reason Playstation exclusives look so good is that they are only developed for that console alone.

It is one of the reasons why I think Xbox exclusives have been dropping in quality at least in terms of graphics.

Markdn20d ago (Edited 20d ago )

Crossplatform all you want, as long as I can turn off playing with PC players like I can on my xbox I'm fine with it.

TheEroica20d ago

Corporate lusting gamers disagree.... They feel it hurts their favorite plastic box maker when developers get paid to make great games. These corporate shills downvoting you want games locked behind hardware pay walls so they can validate their purchases and feel better about themselves.

VariantAEC19d ago

The reason PS is as healthy as it is... is because the ecosystem still has its own unique identity and worthwhile games library. PS5 by far and away has the least exclusives because of the recent PC push but even with it there are still a small selection of worthwhile exclusives and 3rd party games being easier to pick up and play without issues (which you see on PC).

The reality is exclusives matter; PlayStation gamers have been beating that drum for over 2 decades and it's clearly true and important for PlayStation.

It's also important for Nintendo.

8bitAssassin20d ago

No!! Matter of fact they don't need to bring any of their big titles to p.c ever.
Multi-player AA games cool, but no AAA.

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XiNatsuDragnel21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

First party ps5 games need to be ps5 only until 6 months imo because they need to sell consoles still and then focus on PC later.

repsahj20d ago

Six months is too fast, make it a year or 2. Day 1 on PC is a bad idea. If sony want that, maybe they should follow xbox to be a third party and let Nintendo take all the glory.

DustMan18d ago

Sales of Helldivers 2 may make them rethink that strategy considering the majority of Helldiver 2 players are on PC, and it's the fastest selling game they've ever published. However I do think a 6 month window would be fair all around. 6 months is plenty of time for a game to be on shelves past launch. If anything bringing games to pc more quickly will just increase revenue. I've bought every first party they've released on PC and have been very pleased with performance and little issue with exception to Last of Us witch is fixed now and plays well. They can legit beat Microsoft at their own game.

shinoff218321d ago

I don't see a big deal. The sales also help future development. I'm all in.

Neofire20d ago

There is zero proof of this accusation.

thesoftware73021d ago

This makes sense, just now doing it shows how behind and short-sighted regarding PC they were to begin with.

shaenoide21d ago

If they release it day one many will not buy a playstation anymore (me included).

Jingsing21d ago

I'm already not buying a PS5 Pro or PS6 and it isn't day one, They are already damaging themselves.

Gravesinger_21d ago

Hello, HI...PC gamer here. I've wanted to play Ghost of Tushima since day one........NEVER bought a PS5, and WONT ever buy another console and GoT is coming out in a few days for PC, and its the complete version of the game. $ony withholding first party games for three years isn't making a bunch of PC people go out and buy consoles, if anything..we wait, and get the game and the DLC for the price of one.

Markdn20d ago

You can wait patiently then, we'll enjoy for three years and then sit back and listen as you tell us what a graphical. Showcase this game is now that it's on PC and how much better that seems to make games lol /s

StoneTitan20d ago

I will still buy. Best money for what you grt is still ps. I have a more powerful pc I never play on it. Just for work.
Its just more chill

VariantAEC19d ago

That is not what this means. PS isn't stupid like Microsoft. They will still likely release other PS titles on PC in the future even a couple day and date ones just like HellDivers, but for big PS releases expect to continue waiting.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Combat Director Wants Final Part To Offer Players "Even More Freedom"

The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth combat director has expressed that he wants the final part in the trilogy to offer players "even more freedom".

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gold_drake10h ago

i wonder if where gonna be able to jump

-Foxtrot4h ago

I love the game so far but please don’t make the final part a mini game fest

Everytime I get to a new part in Rebirth it’s “mini game time”

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's Scope Was Impacted by Xbox Series S Limitations

Wccf tech writes: "Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's scope was impacted by the Xbox Series S hardware limitations, as developers could only make a game that was 25% bigger than its predecessor."

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-Foxtrot4h ago

This is the issue with things like this

Xbox Series X is apparently to MS the worlds most powerful console

However the Series S is obviously a limitation because it’s underpowered and developers have to go for parity.

So what’s the point of the world’s most powerful console if you are holding third party developers back? They aren’t going to push themselves if they have to think about the weakest console.

The issue wouldn’t be as bad if it was just Xbox but you are also affecting the PS version aswell

I think developers need to start just taking advantage of a console and if one of them can’t do X Y and Z then f*** them…why should the others suffer. What’s MS going to do? The bigger the franchise the least chance MS are going to tell them to f*** off. Baulders Gate 3 seemed to have stood their ground and suddenly their “strict” parity rule didn’t really matter. We suddenly got super optimisation efforts for the Series S that got things sorted.

anast40m ago

I agree, and the sad part is use normal folk saw it the second they announced their plans.

LucasRuinedChildhood5h ago

More info from the author of the article, I think: https://www.reddit.com/r/ki...

Quote:
"1) I was told this info from the producer of the game Martin Klíma.
2) He specifically said the game will have only one mode.
3) And this mode is 4K 30 on PS5/XSX and 1440p 30 on XSS.
4) He said that the game is already running north of the 30 FPS cap so the performance should be stable on launch, much better than KCD1.
5) The limitation was XSS because of the 10GB memory. He said that's why they wanted to make the game 25% larger.
6) Speculation on my part: the output resolution is probably upscaled and the reason why there won't be a 60 FPS mode is because it'll most likely be very CPU heavy, like Dragon's Dogma 2 for example."

Doesn't seem like they're adding a 40fps mode on PS5/Series X for launch even if they can handle it.

Sgt_Slaughter39m ago

I'd much rather have 1440p/60fps or even 45fps. Having just one, even with the Series S in mind, is disappointing.

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Celebrate the Diablo Anniversary with March of the Goblins

Come celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Diablo IV and the 2-year anniversary of Diablo Immortal! There are heaps of rewards to mark these celebrations with a bounty of devilish goods across both games.

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anast6h ago

This game is about to get buried by Path 2.

LordoftheCritics4h ago

Still no global chat or group finder.

The emptiest MP game ever made.

OtterX4h ago

1 more month then I can celebrate 1 year since i stopped playing and uninstalled the game.

Walalon3h ago

We are on the same team brother!

Rynxie7m ago

I uninstalled d4 after they kept screwing over the sorc build and I beat the game. I also uninstalled immortal after reading the end. I actually went back to d2r here and there.