Katarzyna Petru
It looks like Sony is gearing up for something big again. Gamers have discovered a new icon in the PlayStation store files that could signal the return of the legendary cross-buy feature — but in a completely new form.
Return of a well-known feature
Older gamers certainly don’t need to be told what cross-buy was. Back in the days of PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PS4, it allowed you to buy a game once and enjoy it on multiple platforms. It was simple, convenient, and… surprisingly modern for its time. Now, there are many signs that Sony plans to bring this feature back — only this time with much greater scope.
An icon that speaks volumes
As reported by Reddit users, a "cross-buy" icon featuring the symbols of PlayStation and PC has appeared in the PlayStation system. This could mean one thing — Sony is preparing an option for purchasing games that work on both consoles and personal computers. Sounds familiar? That's exactly how Xbox Play Anywhere from Microsoft works.
New step towards PC
In recent years, Sony has been increasingly bold in its approach to PC – just think of the releases of "God of War", "Spider-Man", and "Horizon: Zero Dawn" on Steam and Epic Games Store. If the cross-buy feature is indeed implemented, players could purchase a title once and play on both platforms without additional costs. That would be a real game changer in the PlayStation ecosystem.
Or could this be a teaser for a portable PlayStation?
Some fans are convinced this is just the beginning. Cross-buy between PC and console would perfectly fit the rumours about a new portable console from Sony, which is set to complement the PS6. With such a solution, players could seamlessly switch between devices, continuing their gameplay where they left off — without the need to buy the same game twice.
Sony remains silent for now, but if the rumours are confirmed, we might witness the return of one of the most beloved features in PlayStation history — this time in a version fit for 2025.
