PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch news

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have traditionally tried to keep their different consoles separate from one another. However, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch gamers are starting to find out that things are changing on that front. A new game is now playable on all three consoles as a cross-platform title and it appears that others, perhaps even Apex Legends, will be going crossplay in the future. The new update means that gamers will be able to play together on another big game, regardless of the system they are using. Rocket League has become the second game that boasts cross-platform support, following in the footsteps of Fortnite Battle Royale.

It’s taken a while for PS4 fans to catch up, having been left behind when Xbox and Switch moved forward in 2018. Players on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam PC can now randomly matchmake with or against each other in all Online match types. This includes Casual, Competitive, and Extra Modes but Rocket players need to make sure the new option has been enabled. The new system is in beta, meaning that more features are being planned for the future. “But what about cross-platform parties?” a new post on cross-platform play reads from Psyonix.

“In our first update this year (more information coming soon), we will release our cross-platform party system, which allows you to partner up with friends on any platform with the push of a few buttons. “Should you want to play with friends on other platforms before cross-platform parties release, however, you can! Just select Play from the Main Menu, then Private Match, followed by Create or Join Private Match, and you’re set from there. “Today’s announcement is an important one for us here at Psyonix because we know how much our community has wanted full cross-platform support for quite some time. “It’s because of you, our fans, and our generous partners on all systems and services that have made this possible in the first place.” As mentioned by Psyonix, cross-platform parties are coming to PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch very soon. According to the latest information from the dev team, this new update will be coming to all platforms in the coming weeks. The Rocket League update is scheduled for February, meaning we should hear about it very soon. So what other games could be getting the cross-platform treatment next?