Sony’s Refusal to Send Dev Kit to Mojang Stalled PS5 Minecraft Release

During his testimony, Spencer stated, “Sony was reluctant to send us development kits for the PlayStation 5 at the same time they were sending them to other developers, which put us at a disadvantage relative to other developers.” He also added that Sony could have easily sent the development kits to Microsoft, just as they did with other publishers.

This revelation provides insight into the dynamics between major gaming companies and the challenges faced by developers in cross-platform releases. The situation highlights the importance of collaboration and cooperation between industry giants to ensure equal opportunities for developers working on multi-platform titles.