Summary
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Sony is developing a new invite system to improve cross-platform gaming, making it easier for PlayStation users to play multiplayer games.
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The patent focuses on streamlining cross-platform multiplayer by allowing users to send game invites to friends across platforms.
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Sony's efforts reflect the growing popularity of multiplayer gaming with a focus on improving the matchmaking and invitation systems for a better user experience.
According to a recently published Sony patent, the Japanese company is working to improve cross-platform gaming with a new invite system that would make it easier for PlayStation users to play multiplayer games with friends on other platforms. Sony's patent filings have been steadily increasing in recent months, with the conglomerate publishing a number of new hardware and software developments that focus on changes to improve the user experience.
One of the biggest names in the technology industry, Sony is perhaps best known in the field of video games for its PlayStation series of consoles. The PlayStation has seen a number of significant advancements over the years, with the addition of online connectivity among the most significant changes. With multiplayer titles making up a large part of modern gaming, Sony seems to be working to make it easier for its users to connect with others.

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A patent filed by Sony in September 2024 and published on January 2, 2025 reveals a new cross-platform multiplayer sharing system that would allow users to send invitations to friends online, simplifying the process of creating team matches for cross-platform play. Cross-platform play in video games has become a priority for many players, especially with the popularity of online multiplayer and cross-platform titles such as Fortnite and Minecraftand this new Sony software aims to streamline the process for gamers on different systems to play with their friends.
Sony Cross-Platform Multiplayer Session Software
As detailed in Sony's software patent for a multi-platform multiplayer session, Player A would be able to generate a game session and invite a link to be shared with Player B. Player B would then be able to choose from a list of game platforms that are they can sync with Player A's game session and connect directly through the chosen platform. This could help facilitate the creation of multiplayer matches in video games, although fans will have to wait for an official announcement from Sony before they get too excited about this software being developed. While many may find it incredibly useful, there is currently no guarantee that it will be fully developed and released to users.
Multiplayer continues to grow in popularity and with major companies such as Sony and Microsoft favoring cross-platform play in games, many are curious about additional changes to mechanics such as matchmaking and invitation systems. Interested fans will want to stay tuned for any news on the site Sony software for cross-platform multiplayer sessions and other potential developments in the video game industry.

Sony
- Date of establishment
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May 7, 1946
- Headquarters
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Minato City, Tokyo, Japan