Sony Files Patent for Game Replay Feature on PlayStation

New System Could Allow Players to Revisit Specific Moments in Games

Sony has filed a patent for a new feature that would allow PlayStation users to replay specific moments in games, similar to selecting chapters on a DVD.
The patent, titled 'Content Streaming With Gameplay Launch,' would create 'trigger points' throughout a game's story, allowing players to revisit and replay their favorite moments or make different decisions in games with branching paths.
The system would require developers to manually flag these 'trigger points' in a game, suggesting that the feature may initially be spearheaded by PlayStation Studios.
While some games already have a similar feature, Sony's patent would make it a standard across all games, potentially enhancing replayability.
The patent is still in the early stages, and it's unclear when or if Sony will implement the feature.