Sony is reportedly working on a major overhaul of the PlayStation Store and its online network services. As first spotted by The Phrasemaker, a job listing shows that Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a server-side Engineer for PlayStation Network and voice chat feature development, suggesting that Sony could be planning a wider refresh of its PlayStation services.
The listing reveals that Sony wants to build a new server architecture from the ground up, specifically stating that the project will not be limited by “existing frameworks.” This strongly points to a large-scale rebuild of its online systems rather than a routine update. The same listing also mentions cross-platform compatibility, which could help PlayStation services work better with other platforms.
The job listing also says the project is still being considered, so it could possibly be aimed at Sony’s next generation of hardware instead of the PS5. At the same time, Sony has reportedly started rolling out a small refresh to the PS5 home screen for selected users in the Beta Program. The updated interface introduces a cleaner top bar where sections such as the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Plus, Games, and Library are more clearly separated, while navigation has been improved through L1 and R1 quick switching.
In addition, Sony is reportedly phasing out the “PlayStation Network” and “PSN” branding across its entire ecosystem. This move is said to be aimed at simplifying and unifying its identity under the broader “PlayStation” name to better represent its range of digital services.
Considering all of this, it increasingly looks like Sony may be working on a much broader overhaul of the PlayStation platform. That said, it is important to remember that nothing has been officially confirmed by Sony so far, so all of this should still be taken with a pinch of salt for now. As more information becomes available, we’ll be sure to keep you updated right here at GameObserver.
In other news, PlayStation appears to be moving away from releasing its first-party games on PC, as PlayStation Studios has updated its official website to remove nearly all mentions of “PC” from studio descriptions.
