ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cross-platform play

Okay kiddo, imagine you like to play with your toys. Sometimes, you play alone, and sometimes, you want to play with your friends. But what if your friend has a different toy than you? You can't play together, right? This is what happens when people play video games on different devices like a PlayStation, Xbox, or a PC. They can't play together because the games are designed to work only on that particular device. That's where cross-platform play comes in.

Cross-platform play is like having a special toy that works on all devices. It's a way for people who have different toys (gaming devices) to play together in the same game, like playing catch with friends who have different balls. With cross-platform play, you can play the same game with your friends, no matter what device they are using.

This works because game developers create games that work on all devices, so people with a PlayStation can play with someone on an Xbox or a PC. This is great because it means that you can play games with all your friends, even if they don't have the same toy as you.

So, cross-platform play allows people from different devices to play together, just like playing together with different toys. It's a way of making sure everyone can have fun and play together, even if they don't have the same toys or gaming devices.
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