Sony's Fortnite crossplay account block is now covered by mainstream press (Sony Responds) | ResetEra
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MOD EDIT: Sony's Response
Quote"We're always open to hearing what the PlayStation community is interested in to enhance their gaming experience," Sony said in a statement to the BBC. "With ... more than 80 million monthly active users on PlayStation Network, we've built a huge community of gamers who can play together on Fortnite and all online titles. We also offer Fortnite cross-play support with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, expanding the opportunity for Fortnite fans on PS4 to play with even more gamers on other platforms," Sony stated. "We have nothing further to add beyond this at this point."Click to expand...
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QuoteSony chiefs are under pressure to respond to complaints about "cross-play" restrictions imposed on Fortnite.BBC News
Gamers have discovered that if they had first played the title on a PlayStation console, they are unable to use the same Fortnite account with the newly released Nintendo Switch edition.
This prevents them from being able to make use of outfits and other in-game purchases and rewards they had accrued.
There is no such limitation when moving between the Xbox One and Switch.
Gamers were already unable to share a Fortnite account between Microsoft and Sony's platforms.Click to expand...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44477524
QuotePlayers of the popular survival game Fortnite are complaining to Sony that they cannot use the same accounts on different consoles.Sky News
Gamers are frustrated because they can't transfer their accounts between the PS4 version of the game to the Nintendo Switch, a ban which some have accused Sony of making to undercut the success of its rival.
Many have argued that the Switch, as a mobile console, appeals to a different market segment than the PS4 and note how Microsoft has made no such ban for Xbox-based accounts.Click to expand...
https://news.sky.com/story/fortnite...t-account-cross-compatibility-issues-11404268
QuoteSony shares slide amid gamer backlash over 'Fortnite' PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch issueCNBCClick to expand...
- Players have expressed anger over a so-called cross-play issue with "Fortnite" which doesn't allow them to use an account associated with a Sony PlayStation 4 to play the game on the Nintendo Switch.
- This means progress and in-game purchases on "Fortnite" on the PS4 can't be carried over to the Switch.
- Sony shares fell 2 percent.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/14/for...rs-outraged-over-switch-cross-play-issue.html
QuoteWhy some 'Fortnite' players are mad at Sony, PlayStation
Some PlayStation 4 owners who enjoy the red-hot video game Fortnite are upset with Sony after learning their account is blocked on the Nintendo Switch.Click to expand...
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech...rtnite-players-mad-sony-playstation/701728002
Fox Business with Reggie (Click to watch in YouTube)
QuoteSony Mired in Controversy in 'Fortnite' Nintendo Switch DebacleFortune
Sony is in deep trouble with gamers, and things only appear to be getting worse.
The game company is facing backlash from PlayStation 4 players who are disappointed that they can't access their PlayStation 4 accounts for the wildly popular battle royale game Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. Sony has decided to block those players from cross-play or being able to access and sync their gamer accounts between consoles. That means that all of the progress, purchases, and other content on PlayStation 4 Fortnite accounts won't be accessible on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox One.Click to expand...
http://fortune.com/2018/06/14/sony-playstation-fortnite-nintendo-switch/
QuotePlayStation refuse to allow Fortnite cross-platform play with Xbox or Nintendonews.com.au
FORTNITE players have unleased a tirade of abuse at Sony for its "ridiculous" decision to force gamers to start all over again.Click to expand...
https://www.news.com.au/technology/...o/news-story/bfdcc6d8db3093e1db36eb6ad250a1ee
QuoteFortnite players aren't satisfied with Sony's response to the PlayStation-Nintendo Switch controversy
After facing a wave of backlash, Sony issued a response on Thursday to its controversial decision to bar Fortnite accounts on PlayStation from being used to play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, a problem that Fortnite players on Xbox won't face if they want to play the game on the Switch.
Many players, however, feel Sony didn't adequately address the issue. Click to expand...
Business Insider
http://uk.businessinsider.com/fortn...o-switch-account-controversy-2018-6?r=US&IR=T
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Not Mainstream Media but Head of Xbox Phil Spencer's comments:
ATOMICJORGE said: ↑QuoteHere is the timestamp of the Phil Spencer interview with Jeff from Giant Bomb talking about the whole Fortnite situation, I think it should be on the OP[/size]Click to expand...