- Leaked PS5 symbols hint at Sony’s possible plans for a big PS5-to-PC crossover
- ‘Cross-Buy’ suggests that Sony could replicate Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere strategy, between the PlayStation and PC ecosystem
- It would be a pro-consumer move for Sony and Rockstar to include GTA 6 in Cross-Buy plans, if they are legitimate
Microsoft has made big changes to the gaming console market, with its Xbox brand prioritizing players’ ability to play first-party games on a variety of platforms beyond its Xbox Series X|S consoles, and a new clue suggests Sony could follow suit.
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The play anywhere suggestion may sound familiar, and that’s because Microsoft has had its The Xbox Play Anywhere feature has been in place for almost a decade and has grown to work with new Xbox games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle either Gears of War: Reloadedwhich allows PC and Xbox console owners to play purchased games (that are compatible) between both platforms.
It’s also worth noting that Sony previously had this cross-buy term active during the PS Vita handheld era, allowing purchased PS3 games to be played on the device at no additional cost.
Both Microsoft and Sony have stepped up their efforts to bring exclusive games to platforms other than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, respectively. Microsoft has recently led that charge with years of PC gaming, and now, a growing library of games is moving over to what many would consider its rival, the PlayStation ecosystem.
While Sony hasn’t been reciprocal about bringing PlayStation exclusive games to Xbox consoles, it has made increasing efforts to bring these games to PC gamers, and there are now a large number of them available on Steam and the Epic Games Launcher. In that case, it may not be a surprise to see an attempt to strengthen the PC crossover through this cross-buying method.
I didn’t think this and @Zuby_Tech’s post would go viral, so: – Screen is real (see video below) – Symbols are present on PS5 (not PS4) – Symbols are official Sony ‘fonts’ (uf code: EF5B to EF61) You can see them yourself by searching my ID: yAmethxst pic.twitter.com/xz6e5u14v6November 4, 2025
The question of whether this indicates that a launcher and store for PlayStation PC are on the way is at the forefront of speculation and may be an attempt to rival Valve’s Steam store. However, what is clear despite the online skepticism regarding the symbols and their legitimacy, is that they are apparently real, as validated by Amethxst in another tweet (available above).
If this is indeed what the name Cross-Buy implies, then that will also lead to reasonable speculation about Sony’s potential plans to bring its PlayStation exclusives to PC from day one, in the same way that Xbox Game Pass titles launch on PC and Xbox simultaneously.
It will also be interesting to see if this will only affect first-party PlayStation games, because if this is legit and third-party games are also included, then there is one on everyone’s minds that would be the highlight of a major PS5 to PC crossover.
Analysis: Sony and Rockstar Games have the perfect opportunity to capitalize on a GTA 6 PS5 and PC crossover
Now I know I’m not the only one who instantly thought of GTA 6 upon seeing this cross buy symbol. While I’m fully aware that this will most likely be just for PlayStation games, especially since that’s how Xbox Play Anywhere works, Sony and Rockstar Games would be passing up a great opportunity to collaborate on a Cross-Buy edition of GTA 6.
In theory, this would essentially allow PC gamers (who already own a PS5 console) to make a down payment for the PC edition (with single-player and online cross-save) that will likely release in a few years, and would further strengthen the incentive to purchase the long-awaited title on PS5.
It’s a much more beneficial proposition than a double drop, as it’s consumer-friendly, as some will be reluctant to buy the game again later on PC, or may be hesitant to buy it on console to begin with, for fear of missing out.
I have no doubt that this would probably mean a cross-buy. GTA 6 The edition would cost extra, but as a PS5 and PC owner, I wouldn’t have any qualms about paying a little more than usual, knowing that I won’t have to worry about buying the game and starting over on PC when it releases.
Do I see this happening? Absolutely not, but it would be a big step on the part of both Sony and Rockstar if it were.
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