Sony and PlayStation are officially cutting ties with X, previously known as Twitter. Beginning November 13, the feature enabling users to share their gameplay experiences, including screenshots, video clips, and trophy achievements to X, will become defunct. This decision echoes a broader industry pattern, with Microsoft having previously disabled similar features for Xbox earlier in the year.
The termination of this integration means that players will have to jump through a couple more hoops if they want to share their gameplay highlights on X. The direct and seamless connectivity that allowed content to be posted directly from the PlayStation dashboard will cease. Instead, users will need to transfer their captures via the PlayStation app or by using a USB drive to move data to a PC for sharing.
While Sony hasn't elaborated on the reasons behind the removal of X integration, many speculate that the recent API pricing changes is the primary factor. This has led to increased costs for businesses wanting to integrate X, with reports suggesting the fees could exceed $40,000 per month for enterprise access. Such financial implications may have made a giant like Sony stay away from the platform, which was probably coming after Microsoft did it first earlier this year.