Sony has announced a partnership with the communications platform Discord. In addition, he also invested in Discord and became a minority owner. Thanks to this, there should be a closer connection between the two companies and their services.

The collaboration was announced via Sony’s blog by CEO Jim Ryan. At PlayStation, we are constantly looking for new ways to allow players around the world to network, make new friends and communities, and share fun experiences and lasting memories. “In this spirit, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Discord, a communication service that is popular with players and used by more than 140 million people worldwide each month,” said Ryan.

The announcement of the partnership with Sony comes shortly after rival Microsoft also showed interest in Discord. He offered $ 10 billion for it. However, Discord declined the offer, saying it wanted to remain an independent platform.

Details and specific parameters of cooperation are still unknown. However, Jim Ryan promised in a press release that more information will be announced in a few months. However, the main connection between Discord and the PlayStation Network is expected to take place as early as next year.