Cross-platform play, while a popular feature that enhances gaming experiences by allowing players on different consoles or platforms to play together, introduces several potential security risks for gaming consoles:
Exploitation of Vulnerabilities: Cross-platform play can expose consoles to vulnerabilities from other platforms. If one platform has a security flaw, it might be exploited to affect or attack other platforms. For instance, a vulnerability in a PC version could potentially be used to target consoles if the systems are interacting directly.