According to a new job listing, PlayStation is developing a new platform for free-to-play mobile games.
First spotted by Tweaktown, the listing is for a mobile platform architect, which reveals details on what PlayStation could be planning for its mobile platform. Earlier this month, Xbox also revealed that it will launch its Xbox mobile store in July 2024.
The listing reads, “PlayStation Studios Mobile is seeking an experienced software engineer to design PlayStation’s platform for developing, publishing, and operating free-to-play mobile games. An individual in this role will spearhead the design and implementation of this platform, work in partnership with internal teams to connect mobile games to PlayStation services, and ensure that all mobile games meet PlayStation’s quality standards.”
Responsibilities include:
- Design the system architecture and backend services for the mobile games platform
- Measure and improve platform security, availability, throughput and cost efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the platform engineering team
- Establish pipelines and processes to facilitate the delivery of high-quality software
- Collaborate across teams to integrate the platform with internal services
- Influence and contribute to the platform engineering roadmap
- Clearly communicate end-to-end system behavior to platform users and stakeholders
- Actively track technical innovations, changes, and trends affecting mobile game development
What do you think about PlayStation getting more involved in the mobile space? Let us know in the comments below.
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They would need to get out of console games first before doing this for it to work they’ll run out of money
This won’t work. Sony is being run horribly the studios are being killed and Sony is trying to waste billions on Paramount.
The devs need to unionize to stop this behavior! The corporations are getting out of hand it shows they have the money. I wish the consumers would wake up finally and not support these companies like Sony or Microsoft anymore.
This is not the move and it’s a huge turn on the PlayStation audience. The ponies need to finally wake up! Xbots are somewhat aware but the ponies are just in denial. This is the end of console gaming as we know it.