Sony will remove Twitter integration from its PlayStation consoles starting next Monday, November 13, mirroring similar decisions made by Xbox and Blizzard earlier this year.
Twitter (or X, if you prefer) integration has long been part of the PlayStation operating system, giving users a quick and convenient way to share screenshots, videos, trophy achievements, and more on social media. was doing. Unfortunately, it’s all coming to an end.
Sony “As of November 13, 2023” I wrote it on the support site.“Integration with X… will no longer work on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. This includes the ability to view content published on X on PS5/PS4, as well as the ability to post and post content, trophies, and other gameplay.” Includes the ability to view -related activities in X directly from your PS5/PS4 (or link your X account to do so).
Twitter/X integration will soon be a thing of the past on PlayStation consoles, but Sony is giving users two more features. support page Outline alternative ways to share your captures. For example, on PS5, you can use the PlayStation App to share your captures with individuals or parties on your friends list, save them to your device, or post them to social media.
Sony’s announcement did not give any reason for the imminent removal of the Twitter/X integration, but it is most likely related to the social media platform’s decision earlier this year to charge hefty fees for using its API. No doubt, this move will likely require Sony to: You pay about $42,000 per month.
Microsoft disabled the share capture feature from Xbox consoles and PCs to Twitter/X in April, and Blizzard removed Twitter integration from World of Warcraft in February of this year, but shortly after that It has been announced that access will no longer be free.