![]() ![]() Where I'm going with this is this: Consoles can act like ports toward their respective online services: PlayStation Network and Xbox Live and Nintendo **** Online Services (Like Nintendo Switch Online Services or Nintendo Wii Online Services, etc.) That's why you hear about things like devs console and demo consoles and other "version" of a console. One of the main reason why Cross-platform is not possible is due to the security requirement of each sides.Įach console is, as we all know, like a computer, but with hard and light restrictions as to the access to the OS. ![]() These wouldn't prevent cross-platform gameplay though, just prevent console players from entering 64 player servers (for example). are another thing, mostly due to hardware power and framerate issues I guess. The differences you mention in number of players etc. Similar considerations might have existed for Diablo III, although it's no real PvP game (besides duelling). The game is played on a different pace and precision when comparing mouse/keyboard and gamepad controls and since there's PvP involved, this would get PC/Mac players a clear advantage (let's ignore the fact that consoles might support mouse and keyboard, it's not the preferred input schema there).īut even besides that, couldn't PS4 and Xbox One players play with or against each other? Sure they can, but I guess neither Microsoft nor Sony really want this ( Want to play with your friend? Buy him one of our consoles!). PS4 players won't be able to play with non-PS4 players and XBOne players won't be able to play with non-XBOne players (and the same for PC/Mac). However, both console versions they're releasing next month (PS4 and Xbox One) will be limited to their own platforms, i.e. Both platforms play on the same servers, so are able to play against each other or together. The game has been released on PC/Mac last year. If a game is released on multiple consoles and/or as a PC game in parallel, non-cross-platform multiplayer is most likely a design decision either due to contractual reasons or for fairness.Ī very recent example for both would be The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. ![]() Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn is a perfect example, featuring cross-play between consoles and PC. Cross-platform gameplay is possible, if implemented. It's no real hardware or software limitation. ![]()
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