Microsoft opens its Xbox One network for players on other platforms such as PS4 and Windows 10. The Group encourages developers to incorporate cross-play in their titles. Currently, Microsoft has been a game in the pipeline, the Cross-Play could: "Rocket League".
With the announcement that "Rocket League" is can be played not only on the Xbox One, but also runs under Windows 10, Microsoft has provided a surprise. But even more exciting is the announcement that the Xbox Live network will be open to other platforms such as the Sony PS4 future, writes ID @ Xbox boss Chris Carla on Xbox Wire. It is already clear that PC owners with Windows 10 can access it. That, however, be eligible to play also users of the PS4, is a minor sensation. Microsoft equips its Xbox One and Xbox Live network so basically a cross-play function. The PS4 is thereby not explicitly mentioned, but is meant almost certainly when Microsoft in its release of "other online multiplayer networks" speaks.
Now other games providers have to follow suit
Of course, other vendors such as Sony have to respond to the PlayStation Network or Electronic Arts Origin now. By announcing Microsoft but the pressure in the industry in this regard is increased massively. The task now is that more developers incorporate the necessary features into their games. Microsoft will provide the necessary tools to soon. Same goes an invitation to other networks, this possibility is also granted.
With the bold move Microsoft one end of the console war could be begun. But there is currently much more games are sold for the PS4, the announcement is not without risks for Microsoft, because the lack of exclusivity of certain title could have a negative impact on the sales of their own games.
With the announcement that "Rocket League" is can be played not only on the Xbox One, but also runs under Windows 10, Microsoft has provided a surprise. But even more exciting is the announcement that the Xbox Live network will be open to other platforms such as the Sony PS4 future, writes ID @ Xbox boss Chris Carla on Xbox Wire. It is already clear that PC owners with Windows 10 can access it. That, however, be eligible to play also users of the PS4, is a minor sensation. Microsoft equips its Xbox One and Xbox Live network so basically a cross-play function. The PS4 is thereby not explicitly mentioned, but is meant almost certainly when Microsoft in its release of "other online multiplayer networks" speaks.
Now other games providers have to follow suit
Of course, other vendors such as Sony have to respond to the PlayStation Network or Electronic Arts Origin now. By announcing Microsoft but the pressure in the industry in this regard is increased massively. The task now is that more developers incorporate the necessary features into their games. Microsoft will provide the necessary tools to soon. Same goes an invitation to other networks, this possibility is also granted.
With the bold move Microsoft one end of the console war could be begun. But there is currently much more games are sold for the PS4, the announcement is not without risks for Microsoft, because the lack of exclusivity of certain title could have a negative impact on the sales of their own games.
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