Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 3 PlayStation crossplay blocked Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 3 PlayStation crossplay blocked #BorderlandsFree. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 27 May 2021 35 comments Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has said PlayStation cross-platform support has been cut from an upcoming Borderlands 3 patch - though without explaining why. In a tweet sent this afternoon, Pitchford said that while a Borderlands 3 update had been prepared for release "that includes full crossplay support across all platforms", PlayStation will ultimately not be included. Pitchford did not detail why, upon submitting the patch for certification, Gearbox was then forced to remove crossplay by the game's publisher 2K. Did Sony suddenly decide to take issue with the game's long-promised crossplay becoming a reality? Or did Gearbox and/or 2K decide not to play by Sony's rules? Pitchford has so far chosen not to elaborate. Watch on YouTube Of course, numerous other PlayStation games do include crossplay, though as we learned during the recent Epic v Apple trial, PlayStation controversially asks for a cross-platform revenue share - a cut of money made across all platforms - something not done by either Xbox or Nintendo. So, what's happened here? Has Sony suddenly changed its stance, or did 2K decide it didn't want to pay up? And why has Pitchford decided to go public? Typically, we'd expect agreements and disagreements of this nature to play out behind closed doors, though Pitchford seems keen to invoke public speculation in this case. Good news or bad news first? Good News: An update for Borderlands 3 has been prepared for release that includes full crossplay support across all platforms. Bad News: For certification, we have been required by the publisher to remove crossplay support for PlayStation consoles.- Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 27, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Last summer, the Epic v Apple fight was kicked off after Epic publicly made a stink over Apple's business practices, and deployed an alternative payment system it expected to cause trouble. After Apple responded, Epic deployed a pre-prepared marketing program to "free Fortnite" - a phrase which was later shouted by fans into the courtroom months later. Now that PlayStation's cross-platform business practices are a matter of public record, perhaps Pitchford is keen for a similar response? It's almost like there's a new Gearbox game on the horizon to promote! Eurogamer has contacted PlayStation and 2K for comment. PlayStation's 'Cross-Platform Revenue Share', revealed during the Epic v Apple trial. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store