PlayStation is delving into the world of free-to-play mobile games with the development of a new platform. This move comes as a response to the growing trend of mobile gaming and the increasing demand for high-quality gaming experiences on the go.
As spotted by Tweaktown, the job listing for a mobile platform architect at PlayStation Studios Mobile sheds light on the company's plans for the new platform. The role involves designing a platform for developing, publishing, and operating free-to-play mobile games. This initiative aims to connect mobile games to PlayStation services while ensuring that all games meet PlayStation's quality standards.
Responsibilities of the Mobile Platform Architect Include:
- Design the system architecture and backend services for the mobile games platform
- Measure and improve platform security, availability, throughput and cost efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the platform engineering team
- Establish pipelines and processes to facilitate the delivery of high-quality software
- Collaborate across teams to integrate the platform with internal services
- Influence and contribute to the platform engineering roadmap
- Clearly communicate end-to-end system behavior to platform users and stakeholders
- Actively track technical innovations, changes, and trends affecting mobile game development
PlayStation's foray into the mobile space follows Xbox's announcement of launching its Xbox mobile store in July 2024. This move signifies a shift towards offering gamers more options to enjoy their favorite titles on mobile devices.
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