Epic Online Services expands free crossplay overlay to consoles
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Advancing cross-platform gaming, Epic Online Services has announced the expansion of its free crossplay overlay from PC to consoles.
This expansion from Epic Games empowers developers to connect their games and communities seamlessly across multiple platforms and storefronts, creating a more inclusive and interconnected gaming experience.
Initially introduced in June 2022 for PC, the crossplay overlay has now been enhanced to support games on Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Sony PlayStation. The overlay provides a universal solution for player authentication, friend management, game invites, and joinability features, all designed to comply with the requirements of each native platform.
The integration of crossplay technology enables developers to create larger games with broader audiences, driving growth in the global gaming industry. With the addition of support for major console platforms, Epic Online Services allows developers to connect more players through a single overlay.
The crossplay overlay now seamlessly works across Steam, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, and Epic Games Store, enabling players to find their friends across the vast network of over 750 million Epic Games accounts and engage in cross-platform play.
Developers understand the complexities involved in creating a seamless crossplay experience. The crossplay overlay simplifies the process by allowing players to sign in to their Epic Games account on all platforms and easily interact with their
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