"If somebody were primarily playing on PlayStation, but paying on iPhone then this might trigger compensation." The Verge also reports that Sony's policy stipulates publishers can't transfer virtual currency to or from PlayStation, and there must be a setting to disable all cross-platform interactions. The Verge also says Sweeney confirmed Sony is the only platform holder that requires this compensation for crossplay. Eurogamer has asked Sony for comment. Sony only enabled crossplay on PlayStation 4 games back in September 2018 after enormous public pressure and negative press that had ramped up over the course of a year. Speaking on the issue, then PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Shawn Layden pointed to technical, business and customer service issues the company had to sort out.