Pikachu Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/09/26/extended-fortnite-cross-play-beta-launches-on-ps4-starting-today/ Quote 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. 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. This represents a major policy change for SIE, and we are now in the planning process across the organization to support this change. We will update the community once we have more details to share, including more specifics regarding the beta timeframe, and what this means for other titles going forward. In the meantime, please stay tuned for more information via PlayStation.Blog and social channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I like how discovering a path to do it means they’re flipping a switch and allowing it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: I like how discovering a path to do it means they’re flipping a switch and allowing it to happen. I don't think they're the ones doing the flip switching. I'm pretty sure that's going to be done on Epic's end. Sony doesn't have to do anything, but let it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo1518 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Very happy with this. I honestly thought Sony had just suffered through the shitstorm and wouldn't capitulate. Hopefully this expands across the service, not just fortnite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 make that crack in Sony's armor a wide gap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDean84 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 This is why you continue to harp on shit that matters. Don't try to sweep shit under the rug. Sony must have gotten word at how much the other platforms were making in microtransactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGLatinBoy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Its always the losing side that wants cross platform gaming and its always the winning side that's like "nah dawg fuck you" When the Xbox 360 was on top and Sony wanted to have cross platform gaming MS told them to fuck off. They even made it a bitch for Square Enix to do cross platform on FFXI they allowed it at first before they realized they didn't like it and made sure not to allow it on future projects. Now that Xbox One has tanked they're the ones that are championing cross platform play. They're both retarded for each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just a Beta for now, if the beta doesn't work out we are not going to go through with the cross play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDean84 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 This is why cross play is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Yeah, my son is going to be thrilled. Most of his buddies play on the PS4 and we have an Xbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 All is right with the universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzo Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 hours ago, mo1518 said: Very happy with this. I honestly thought Sony had just suffered through the shitstorm and wouldn't capitulate. Hopefully this expands across the service, not just fortnite. D2 cross-save or cross play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 If this means I'll finally have portable Fortnite with the Switch I'm a happy dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, Slug said: If this means I'll finally have portable Fortnite with the Switch I'm a happy dude. So all three systems can play together? Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo1518 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 30 minutes ago, Biggie said: So all three systems can play together? Correct? And mobile, and pc. All of them. Logged in on my switch and all my skins and progress from ps4 was there. That's all I wanted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, mo1518 said: Logged in on my switch and all my skins and progress from ps4 was there. That's all I wanted! This is exactly what I was hoping. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 36 minutes ago, Slug said: This is exactly what I was hoping. Awesome. Maybe I’ll play with you again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Biggie said: Maybe I’ll play with you again!! Great! I still suck, but I'm up to 10 solo wins now so I'm getting better! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzo Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My son will be thrilled. Do I have to do anything to opt into the beta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo1518 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 55 minutes ago, Anzo said: My son will be thrilled. Do I have to do anything to opt into the beta? Nope, they've just removed the locks. If you made an account specifically to play on Switch, like I did, then you have to log in to epics website with that secondary account and deactivate the Nintendo switch. Then next time you run the game on Switch you can log in with your ps4 account. It was easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDean84 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 There had to be some kind of metric that was used, and tipped the scales to make Sony tell Epic to flip the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, mo1518 said: Nope, they've just removed the locks. If you made an account specifically to play on Switch, like I did, then you have to log in to epics website with that secondary account and deactivate the Nintendo switch. Then next time you run the game on Switch you can log in with your ps4 account. It was easy. So I’ve only had a PS4 account. Do I just need to download this onto my Switch and I’m good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodimus Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I don't play Fornite. Nice to see a change in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo1518 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Biggie said: So I’ve only had a PS4 account. Do I just need to download this onto my Switch and I’m good to go? Yup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 So I just logged in on Switch and sure enough all my stuff was there! On other news: I'm garbage at this game on a console. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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