Xbox One touts cross-network play with PC for indie games like Rocket League — and could add PS4

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners might get to play with or against each other in the future.

Microsoft revealed today that it is enabling independent developers to open up cross-network game with its games. This not only means that users can play Xbox One and PC games together, but it opens up the possibility of Xbox One and PC players connecting with PlayStation 4 owners. Typically, Microsoft and Sony have chosen not to support cross-platform play between its console. In fact, consoles have traditionally been closed platforms that rarely allowed players to connect to competitor’s systems. This move by Microsoft could signify a shift in thinking. Rocket League, the popular racer/soccer hybrid, will be one of the first to enable cross-network play.