While the gaming community wasn’t expecting Bioware’s upcoming online shooterAnthemto support cross-platform play, the wording of a short tweet from lead producer Ben Irving may be vague enough to give the hopeful something to latch on. When asked about the possibility of cross-play, Irving simply replied: “Not at launch”.So you’re telling me there’s a chance?Cross-play is a new hot craze ever sinceFortniteopened the floodgates. Ever since the “beta” for PlayStation 4 users participating in cross-platform play began, there is no doubt that questions regarding the possibility have rained down on developers. Without being a game developer myself, I have to imagine that enabling such a feature wouldn’t be too easy for a large game likeAnthem.Then again, what do I know? All I could really say with confidence is that it is unlikely that cross-play is a high priority at Bioware. As the tools that allow for cross-play become more widely used, and as more games begin to support the feature, it could become more viable in the future.Fortnitetechnically started it off, although games likeMinecraftgot the ball rolling with cross-play for everything except for the PS4. Recently,Rocket Leaguebegan supporting cross-platform matchmaking. Our own Tomas Franzeseinquired the developersofPower Rangers: Battle for the Gridabout the possibility of adding PS4 into the cross-play mix, with an expression of interest and no full committal.Anthemwill launch like a mech suit onto 4, and Xbox One on February 22. The game willnot feature loot boxes, and you’re able to check out the latest gameplay video forAnthemrighthere.
