Epic Games confirmed that cross-play throughout PC storefronts is a requirement for all multiplayer video games on the Epic Games Retailer.
The assertion, shared with Eurogamer, reads: “Cross-play throughout all PC storefronts is a requirement of the Epic Games Retailer for all multiplayer video games, making certain that gamers and associates can play collectively wherever they buy their video games. Builders are free to decide on any options that meet this requirement, together with Epic On-line Providers, which can require a secondary set up to allow the Social Overlay (associates lists, cross-platform invitations, and many others) on PC.”
Epic launched this assertion to make clear Warhammer 40,000: Area Marine 2’s utilization of an Epic on-line companies. The sport installs an Epic On-line Providers consumer after the participant accepts a EULA, even on Steam. Developer Focus confirmed in a forum post that the Epic consumer facilitates non-compulsory cross-play and syncs good friend lists throughout companies. Nevertheless, linking Steam and Epic accounts is totally non-compulsory and won’t have an effect on gameplay.
Earlier this 12 months, Earth Protection Drive 6 obtained criticized for requiring an Epic Games login for on-line play. Helldivers 2 confronted comparable complaints for requiring a PSN login. As for Area Marine 2, the sequel has damaged Warhammer information. Almost a quarter-million gamers booted the sport up on Steam, besting Whole Warhammer III’s earlier concurrent player-count.