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2021
Sony acquires Nixxes Software
Sony announced that it had formally acquired Dutch game studio Nixxes Software, which will join Sony's technology, innovation and services team and provide technical and game-development support.
2021
PlayStation and Discord announce partnership
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a partnership with Discord to integrate Discord with PlayStation Network, with the companies aiming to bring the experiences closer together on console and mobile starting in early 2022.
2021
Bethesda representative apologizes to PlayStation fans over Starfield exclusivity
Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines said he understood that PlayStation fans might be frustrated that Starfield would be available only on PC and Xbox, and apologized to those fans.
2021
Splitgate announces console release with cross-play
Splitgate announced that it was scheduled to release on Xbox and PlayStation with cross-play on July 27, 2021. The article also states that the game was already available on PC.
2021
Sony and Deviation Games announce a new-IP development partnership
Sony announced a partnership with Deviation Games to develop a new original IP for PlayStation consoles; the article says development was already underway.
2021
PlayStation announces Evo Community Series tournaments
PlayStation announced that it would host three online community tournaments for fighting games on PS4 as part of the Evo Community Series, starting June 10, with cash prizes.
2021
Evo announces community tournament series
Evo announced community tournament series to run alongside Evo 2021 Online, including PlayStation Tournaments FGC Arcade: Evo Edition and an online warm-up series.
2021
PlayStation announces two new DualSense controller colors
PlayStation announced that Midnight Black and Cosmic Red colors would join the DualSense wireless controller lineup starting the following month.
2021
PlayStation user files antitrust suit against Sony
A PlayStation user filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Sony in California, alleging that Sony's restriction on third-party download codes violated antitrust and unfair-competition laws and enabled it to charge supracompetitive prices for digital PlayStation games. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2021
Sony announces new PS5 VR controllers
Sony announced new controllers for PS5 VR on the PlayStation Blog. The article describes their tracking design and features, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
2021
PlayStation and Nike announce PG 5 PlayStation 5 Colorway
PlayStation and Nike announced a collaborative PG 5 PlayStation 5 Colorway sneaker with Paul George; the article said it was expected to be sold in selected markets starting May 14.
2021
PlayStation makes minority investment in Discord
PlayStation announced that it had made a minority investment in Discord as part of Discord's Series H round. The article describes the investment as a way to build a closer relationship between the services.
2021
Sony launches PlayStation 5 in China
Sony officially launched the PlayStation 5 console in China on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The console was scheduled to go on sale on May 15, with pre-orders beginning April 29.
2021
Sony opens preorders for the China-market PS5
Sony's China-market PlayStation 5 was announced with prices of 3,099 yuan for the digital edition and 3,899 yuan for the standard edition; preorders opened on April 29, with sales scheduled to begin May 15.
2021
Funimation app update for PS4 and PS5
Funimation rolled out a redesigned app for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users.
2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Firewalk Studios announce game partnership
Firewalk Studios announced a partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment to create a new, original multiplayer game.
2021
Sony keeps PS3 and PS Vita stores open
After community outcry over plans to shut down the PS3 and PS Vita digital storefronts, Sony said it had found a solution to continue operating both stores for the foreseeable future.
2021
Sony announces first major PS5 system software update
Sony announced that the first major PS5 system software update would be released globally on Wednesday, with new features including storing PS5 games on compatible external USB drives.
2021
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War adds Onslaught Containment mode
The Season 2 Reloaded update added the Onslaught Containment Zombies mode to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The mode is available only on PlayStation for a limited time.
2021
PlayStation announces plans to close legacy digital stores
PlayStation announced plans to close the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable stores on July 2, 2021, and the PlayStation Vita store on August 27, 2021. Purchases through those stores will no longer be available after their respective cutoff dates.