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Sony Seeks Multiplatform Strategy Lead to Bring PlayStation Titles to Xbox, Nintendo, PC and Mobile

The job listing reflects Sony’s bid to counter rising AAA development costs by tapping into rival digital marketplaces.

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Overview

  • Sony has opened applications for a Senior Director of Multiplatform & Account Management to steer PlayStation Studios releases on Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Nintendo and mobile platforms.
  • Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Management, the new role will optimize title profitability and lead cross-functional teams on global commercial strategy.
  • PlayStation Studios has already tested the waters with LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch, PC ports of PS4/PS5 exclusives and the Helldivers 2 launch on Xbox Series X|S.
  • Industry observers see the move as a response to Microsoft’s success in porting Xbox exclusives to rival consoles and expanding Game Pass revenues.
  • Some PlayStation fans worry that wider access to first-party games could reduce incentives to purchase PlayStation hardware.