Katarzyna Petru
It seems that Sony is preparing something big again. Players have discovered a new icon in the PlayStation store files that may herald the return of the legendary cross-buy feature — but in a completely new version.
Return of a well-known feature
Older players certainly do not need an explanation of what cross-buy was. 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, it seems that Sony is planning to bring this feature back — only with much greater ambition.
An icon that speaks volumes
According to users on Reddit, a new icon has appeared in the PlayStation system marked as "cross-buy" with symbols of PlayStation and PC. This could mean one thing — Sony is preparing an option for the joint purchase of 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 increasingly embraced PC – it is enough to mention the releases of "God of War", "Spider-Man", or "Horizon: Zero Dawn" on Steam and the Epic Games Store. If the cross-buy feature is indeed implemented, players could purchase the title once and play on both platforms at no additional cost. This would be a true game changer in the PlayStation ecosystem.
Or could this be a preview of a portable PlayStation?
Some fans are convinced that this is just the beginning. Cross-buy between PC and console would fit perfectly with the rumours of a new portable console from Sony, which is meant to complement the PS6. With such a solution, players could seamlessly switch between devices, continuing their gameplay from where they left off — without the need to buy the same game twice.
Sony is currently silent, but if the rumours are confirmed, we may be witnessing the return of one of the most beloved features in PlayStation history — this time in a version fit for 2025.
