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Sony Patents Cloud Platform to Revolutionize Indie Game Development

2/18/2026

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Sony Group Corporation has patented a cloud-based platform that simplifies the creation and testing of indie games.
The system supports prototyping and publishing with less need for local hardware and relies on strong internet connectivity.
It includes a cloud-hosted design studio and uses machine learning for asset creation.
Sony has registered a separate patent to optimize storage management on consoles, enabling quick access by downloading only essential files.

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Story summary

Sony Group Corporation has patented a cloud-based platform that simplifies the creation and testing of indie games.
The system supports prototyping and publishing with less need for local hardware and relies on strong internet connectivity.
It includes a cloud-hosted design studio and uses machine learning for asset creation.
Sony has registered a separate patent to optimize storage management on consoles, enabling quick access by downloading only essential files.