PlayStation has announced a new partnership with Discord, the popular communication app widely known and used across all spheres of the gaming community.
This news comes from a blog post on the official PlayStation blog, where Sony President and CEO Jim Ryan said he was "delighted to announce a new partnership with Discord, the communications service popularized by gamers and used by over 140 million people every month. world "
Ryan added:
At PlayStation, we're constantly looking for new ways to allow gamers around the world to connect with each other, form new friendships and communities, and share fun experiences and lasting memories. With that in mind, we're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Discord, the communication service popular with gamers and used by more than 140 million people every month around the world.
Ryan's full statement can be seen on the PlayStation Blog.
This news comes just over a month after rumors of Microsoft possibly buying Discord, and it sheds some light on why that deal may never have been successful.
This partnership is another example of Sony investing in companies to create partners, like Sony's recent reinvestment in Epic Games.
It will be interesting to see how this partnership develops and what exactly Discord integration with PS5 and PS4 might look like. Stay tuned to GameSkinny in the coming months for more details.
