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Sony Announced an Upcoming PlayStation Launcher for PC

— August 17, 2022 — Business
Sony announced an upcoming PC gaming platform accompanied by a 'PlayStation Launcher.' The platform is expected to function similarly to Microsoft's Xbox application on the PC, which allows users to log in with their console accounts and access games that are on the PC platform. For games on both platforms, there will be cross-progression and cross-play between the titles.

This application will function separately from Sony's PSPlay and PSNow applications which allow for game streaming based on a subscription model. The PlayStation Launcher, rather, will not be a subscription-based service, allowing more freedom for users to play at their leisure. Sony has not yet confirmed a release date for this launcher, but it is expected to launch alongside upcoming AAA titles being brought to PC such as Returnal, Spider Man: Miles Morales, and more.

Image Credit: Sony
Trend Themes
1. Pc-gaming-platform-integration - The integration of console gaming platforms into the PC-gaming market presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation that revolutionizes cross-progression and cross-play between platforms.
2. Non-subscription-based-pc-game-launchers - The introduction of non-subscription-based PC game launchers, like Sony's PlayStation Launcher, provides a chance for disruptive innovation by supplying a new market experience for gamers on the PC-gaming market.
3. Cross-progression-and-cross-play-between-platforms - The trend of implementing cross-progression and cross-play functionality between gaming platforms offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation by allowing gamers to connect easily across all platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming-industry - Companies in the gaming industry should focus on creating innovative integration systems that can be applied to all gaming platforms.
2. Pc-hardware-manufacturing-industry - PC hardware companies have an opportunity to invest in developing gaming systems that are specifically optimized for cross-progression and cross-play functionality.
3. Software-development-industry - Software development companies should explore creating non-subscription-based PC game launchers that provide unique gaming experiences to users.
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