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.

[PrinceOfAnger]

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.

[-Foxtrot]

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.

[PrinceOfAnger]

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

[Tacoboto]

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.

[Kornholic]

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

[HankHill]

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

[Hypertension140]

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.

[Markdn]

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.

[TheEroica]

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.

[VariantAEC]

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.

[8bitAssassin]

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.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

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.

[repsahj]

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.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

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[DustMan]

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.

[shinoff2183]

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

[Neofire]

There is zero proof of this accusation.

[thesoftware730]

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

[shaenoide]

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

[Jingsing]

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

[Gravesinger_]

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.

[Markdn]

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

[StoneTitan]

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

[VariantAEC]

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.

[Jon61586]

Im all for PS games coming to PC my last system was the PS4 and Ive only been playing pc titlrs for the lasr4 years. To be honest all games should have a PC release

[Shane Kim]

Looks like I'm buying a PC from now on and just upgrade the parts when needed.

[UltimateOwnage]

This is excellent news

[Kingrizzy90]

So PC games can be played on ps5? Or the other way around?

[VariantAEC]

Some PC released PS games will earn you trophies on Steam and PSN simultaneously. This doesn't mean games will launch day and date in the future as a rule. PSN already has trophy lists like this from PS3-5 including PS Vita.

[VariantAEC]

They're reading too much into this. PS3, PS Vita, and PS4 had cross-platform trophy lists and select PS4 and PS5 games also have this. Some of the cross-platform lists existed even when lots of time existed between re-releases. These morons are acting as if cross-platform trophies indicates simultaneous PS & PC releases.