Is Sony Going Multiplatform A Job Ad Hints at Big Plans
Sony is known for moving its own PlayStation games to PC after some time, making money by doing it. But now, a hint, like a big job ad, shows the company may start including its rivals, Xbox and Nintendo.
From PC Moves to More Choices
For many years, it seemed Sony wouldn't share PlayStation games with other game systems, except when they had to, like with MLB The Show due to sharing rules. This view started to change when Sony's head, Hiroki Totoki, said he wants to push out games to more platforms to make more money.
A key sign of this change is the plan to put the game Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series S and X. As a live shooter game, a bigger group of players helps, and this move shows Sony wants to go beyond just PC games.
The Strongest Sign Yet A Top Job Role
The clear sign of new plans is in a big job ad by Sony. They want a Senior Director of Multiplatform & Account Management.
This job clearly aims to push out PlayStation games to all places, not just Sony devices. The ad lists:
- Steam
- Epic Games Store
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Mobile
The job is about making the most money and leading a group for "multiplatform growth," which clearly shows Sony is serious about this change.
Why the Change Game Money Issues
This change is likely due to how making big games costs more and takes longer. Keeping a game only on PlayStation limits how much money it can make, which is tough with rising costs.
A New Time for Players
While Sony hasn't officially said so, the signs the CEO's plans, placing Helldivers 2 on Xbox, and the focused job ad – strongly suggest PlayStation games might show up on more platforms soon. This move could make Sony act more like Microsoft and would be good news for gamers everywhere.
