All articles tagged with #cross buy
Baldur’s Gate 3 now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, letting players who buy on Xbox also receive a free PC copy, enabling cross‑platform play between Xbox Series X|S and Windows. The Xbox Store now shows the Play Anywhere tag, and the game is on a seven‑day sale with about 30% off (Standard $48.99, Deluxe $55.99). Larian has stated it won’t be joining Game Pass, so purchasing remains the primary way to play on either platform.
SoFi Technologies reported strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted net revenue of about $1.2 billion (up ~40% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $358 million (30% margin), and adjusted net income of $160 million ($0.12 per share). Loan originations reached a quarterly record of $14.8 billion, with 1.1 million new members bringing total membership to 15.8 million. SoFi Plus and SoFi Coach boosted products per member, while net interest income was $790 million and cash revenue topped $1 billion for the third straight quarter. Deposits rose to $45.5 billion. For full-year 2026, SoFi guided adjusted net revenue of $4.75–$4.85 billion, adjusted EBITDA around $1.6 billion, and EPS near $0.60, though management emphasized continued reinvestment for growth and cautioned about higher taxes and potential rate increases affecting profitability.
Google Play Games for PC is widening its premium catalog and introducing a cross-buy option with Android, including a Windows tab for desktop-optimized titles, wishlist syncing, and trial availability. While some games will support cross-platform purchases (buy once, play anywhere), this capability is developer-dependent and not universally available yet, signaling a gradual move toward a fuller Windows/Android crossover.
Crimson Desert now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing a single purchase to unlock play on both Xbox and Windows PC and signaling Microsoft's push toward a PC-like Xbox future; the piece notes big wins for anticipated titles, while acknowledging ongoing uncertainties as some games exit Xbox PC and developers weigh broader PC support.
Leaked images suggest Sony may introduce a Cross-Buy system allowing cross-platform game purchases, similar to Microsoft's model, potentially linking PS5, PC, and handheld devices, with further updates expected for the PS Portal streaming device.
A highly likely PlayStation 5 cross-buy feature is in development, which would allow users to purchase a game once and access it across multiple platforms, including PC, with evidence found in recent icons and website tags, suggesting a move towards greater platform parity and possibly involving a new PlayStation handheld or storefront.