Hi-Rez Studios announces cross-play for Paladins, Realm Royale, Smite
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Cross-play is the future of gaming. Cross-play and cross-progression seem to be where the gaming industry is headed, and now that titles like Fortnite even support the functionality between Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, it was only a matter of time before other developers committed to it. `Cross-play` means that you can play matches with people on other platforms. `Cross-progression` means that you can play on your Xbox One, pick up your Nintendo Switch, and be exactly where you were on the other console. Today, Hi-Rez Studios — the makers of Paladins, Realm Royale, and Smite — issued the following statement in support of cross-play. Hi-Rez Studios believes gamers should be able to play with their friends — and access their content — regardless of what platform they play on. We are incredibly excited to be at the forefront of this great cross-platform movement. As we are among the first developers to offer cross-platform play and progre...