(PS4) Fortnite cross-play open beta now live, Sony looking into support for other games

[Kolx]

Posted by John Kodera President and Global CEO
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.

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Finally.

Mod Edit:

For players who created an extra account to play Fortnite on multiple console platforms, we're working on two things:

1) An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November.

2) Enabling unlinking a console from one Fortnite account, and relinking to another Fortnite account. Coming in a few days

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[Deleted member 887]

Should put PS4 in the title.

This is why you keep up pressure

 

[Kyry]

well damn.

No shawn layden, no sid shuman, just a tweet.

 

[Kuldar]

Good

 

[Bunkles]

might want to put PS4 in the title there... lol

on topic: huge news

 

[J-Skee]

OMG

 

[GhostTrick]

Oof. Finally ?
Can we get that for more games now ?

 

[Deleted member 34949]

Holy shit.

 

[Uno Venova]

Didn't see that coming

 

[LCGeek]

where are all those who said sony wouldn't budge on this?

 

[ghostcrew]

Getting a 504 error on that link. What's the details?

 

[digitalrelic]

God damn. This is amazing. Kudos to Sony.

I was expecting/hoping for cross-platform progression, but for them to go all in and actually allow cross-platform play? Incredible. I really, really hope this sets a precedence for things to come.

 

[Saint-14]

Finally no more arrogant Sony posts, I wonder what other games they will allow this?

 

[fieldafar]

Fantastic news!

 

[dom]

Happy for this but sad at the same time. Sad that this didn't happen with Rocket League first.

 

[tiebreaker]

think about the children!! lmao

 

[Deleted member 2791]

FUCKING YES

 

[Gerwant]

Now people can finally shut up :P

 

[jbug617]

they done did it. Hope it's a rule and not an exception.

 

[Piccoro]

What??
Sony backed down?

Edit: What about Rocket League? The devs have been asking for cross play for years! Well before Fortnite.

 

[Sander VF]

Wait wait wait whaaaa?!

IT IS HAPPENING? Am I reading it right?!

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.

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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

 

[Deleted member 38397]

Commerce? That's one step more than I expected? So I can now spend the V bucks I bought on PSN when I play the game on PC?

 

[iamandy]

Humble Sony is back!

 

[JamboGT]

well damn.

No shawn layden, no sid shuman, just a tweet.

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Is actually a link to an article by John Kodera the CEO.

 

[Barry Sandwich]

Great. Should not have taken this long.

Now... what happens to people who have two accounts on each ecosystem?

No way to consolidate, Epic?

 

[Novocaine]

They finally caved huh

 

[FHIZ]

Can't wait for someone from Sony to do an interview contradicting all the lackluster excuses they gave in the past and try to spin it as themselves being the heroes.

 

[Charamiwa]

Congrats everyone who kept the pressure on.

 

[Hazzaku]

YUSSS. As a Fortnite player on Switch, XB1, PS4 and PC. FUCK YEAH

 

[Ricky_R]

Arrogant Sony put on hold!

 

[Gero]

We won. I dont care abut Fortnite but im excited for the future with different titles

 

[Deleted member 887]

where are all those who said sony wouldn't budge on this?

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It's still only for select content. So we'll see, but it does open the door for others. I can't imagine we won't get Rocket League or Minecraft out of this as well.

 

[Toumari]

Sony are finally For the Players.

 

[Ahmedz]

THIS IS EXCELLENT!

God please tell me that'll also mean the account locking bullshit will go away.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Kudos to Sony - thats why they are the market leader.

 

[Becks']

We did it!

 

[Deleted member 2791]

they finally gave up my god this train was so stupid considering how it ends

 

[Lukar]

they done did it. Hope it's a rule and not an exception.

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They say "select third party content," so I'm betting that they want as few games to support it as possible. We'll see though.

 

[KoolAid]

Sony grabbed the ball and said "ah yes, we know what fun is"

 

[RailWays]

This is why complaining works

 

[GhostTrick]

"Following a comprehensive evaluation process, SIE has identified a path toward supporting cross-platform features for select third party content."

See, complaining works.
I just hope they'll open it more and more. And not only because Fortnite is big.

 

[MegaSackman]

I thought they will wait for the PS5 for this, but cool they finally did it.

 

[IIFloodyII]

Holy fuck, I really didn't see them changing their tone.
Give me my crow!

 

[Palette Swap]

Great news !

 

[Cess007]

Wow. Didn't expected this until the launch of PS5 to be honest

 

[Gale Moran]

"We see the beta as an opportunity to conduct thorough testing that ensures cross-platform play is best on PlayStation"

They can't help themselves. lmao. Anyway, it says select third parties, so I assume that they figured that Fortnite was too popular to be stubborn about it.

 

[Hero]

While this is definitely big news, will they finally stop holding our Fortnite accounts hostage?

 

[The Great Khali]

Honestly I didn't see this coming. I am surprised.

I hope this means all the 3rd party games have cross online as I'm not into Fortnite.

 

[NLCPRESIDENT]

Lol hell yea..

 

[Kalor]

They refer to other titles as well so I wonder what they'll be and what the process will be going forward.