Diablo III Cross-Platform: Switch and PS4 Edition

In a surprising turn of events, Blizzard Entertainment has announced its plans to bring cross-platform play to Diablo III on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4). This development comes as a welcome relief for gamers who have been eagerly awaiting the possibility of playing with friends across different platforms.

The news is all the more remarkable considering Sony's initial stance on cross-play. In early September, Sony's Chief Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida stated that he believed PS4 to be 'the best place to play.' However, it seems that the company has had a change of heart, and Blizzard Entertainment is now working closely with both Microsoft and Sony to enable cross-play between different platforms.

Shawn Layden, a prominent figure within Sony, recently shed some light on the decision via the PlayStation Blogcast. According to Layden, the company's decision to enable cross-platform play was driven by a desire to provide gamers with more opportunities to connect and play together.

The Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III will be the first to benefit from this new development, allowing players to team up with friends across different platforms. While there has been no official announcement regarding the PC version of the game, fans are holding out hope that it too may eventually receive cross-play capabilities.

It's worth noting that Blizzard Entertainment has only confirmed its plans to enable cross-play between the Switch and other platforms, without specifying which specific platforms will be included. Nevertheless, the news is a significant step forward for gamers who have been waiting patiently for the opportunity to play with friends across different platforms.

As a representative from Blizzard Entertainment told Business Insider, 'Cross-play is a question of when, not if.' With this development, it seems that the 'when' has finally arrived, and fans of Diablo III can look forward to enjoying cross-platform play in the near future.

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