The Japanese company agrees to promote solidarity actions to alleviate the damages that COVID-19 may entail in the sector.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a statement to report on the development of a financial fund that will support independent video game developers who may be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The financial problems according to the problems caused by the pandemic will be irreversible for small and medium-sized companies in the sector and, with this, the responsible brand of PlayStation will allocate 10 million dollars for the action.
Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE, has reported on the Play At Home initiative, which brings with it the gift of both Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey completely free until next May 6 on PS4. But not only that, but also this solidarity action that will serve as a cushion for those studies that may need it, although they do not indicate the means or the way to participate in the movement, only that "more information will soon be available on this fund, including participation criteria ”.
In Ryan's words: "Independent developers are essential to the body and soul of the gaming community, and we understand the adversities and financial difficulties that many small game studios may be facing."
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Meanwhile, Sony says it will continue to work to preserve Internet access on its servers in both Europe and the United States, which now have low bandwidth. Consequently, it also slows down downloads to ensure a global supply of Internet access from PlayStation consoles due to the huge number of users playing simultaneously during these periods of confinement.
The coronavirus is no stranger to Sony itself, which has already warned in a statement from the parent company itself about possible delays in video games both first party and third party planned for PS4 in the coming months. Days later we knew that The Last of Us Part 2 was delayed indefinitely.
