Sony has relented on its heavily criticised refusal to allow cross platform play between its PS4 console and other video game platforms.

In a statement made by Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera, it was announced that the hugely popular Battle Royale game Fortnite will allow PS4 players to play with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile device players for the first time in an 'extended open beta'.

The feature is live now in time for the release of Fortnite Season 6 tomorrow.

Up until now, cross-play had been enabled between other platforms, but Sony policy meant that cross-play wasn't allowed on PlayStation.