25 Cross-Play Games To Unite Your Friends

It’s frustrating when you can’t play with friends just because they’re on a different device. Cross-play solves this by allowing players on various platforms – like consoles and PCs – to play together. Often, your progress and unlocked items will even carry over between platforms. Here are 25 excellent games that offer cross-play, covering a range of genres like shooters, fighting games, and cooperative adventures. For each game, we’ve listed which platforms support cross-play, any important things to know, and the development studio behind it.

‘Fortnite’ (2017)

Fortnite lets players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile all play together. You can team up with friends using your Epic Games account, and your progress – including your Battle Pass, purchased items, and player level – carries over between platforms. Voice chat works no matter what device you’re using, and it’s simple to create custom game lobbies for groups with players on different systems. Plus, you can share and enjoy custom-created islands with friends, even if they’re playing on a different device.

‘Rocket League’ (2015)

Rocket League lets players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC all play together, and this feature is automatically turned on. You can easily form teams with friends for any game mode – ranked, casual, or private – using your Epic Games account. Once you connect your accounts and pick a main platform, your progress and items will be saved and shared across all your devices. You can disable cross-play in the settings, but finding matches might take a bit longer if you do.

‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ (2020)

As a huge fan, I’m so excited that Infinity Ward, Raven Software, and Activision have made it possible to play with friends no matter what they’re using – PlayStation, Xbox, or PC! It’s awesome that everything is connected through our Activision IDs. Plus, all the progress you make – leveling up your operator, unlocking weapon skins, and anything you buy – carries over between platforms as long as you’re using the same account. They’ve even thought about how people play, with matchmaking trying to balance things out between controller and mouse & keyboard users in some modes. And the best part? No more messing around trying to add friends from different platforms – everyone’s on the same friends list now!

‘Apex Legends’ (2019)

As a huge Apex Legends fan, I’m so excited that Respawn and EA finally added full cross-play! Now I can play with all my friends, no matter if they’re on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, or PC – you just need to add each other using EA/Origin IDs. It’s good to know that console players will mostly be matched with others on consoles, but if you squad up with a PC player, you’ll be playing in a PC lobby. And the best part? Cross-progression means all my unlocked items and purchases will follow me wherever I play! Plus, Clubs and voice chat work perfectly, even with a mix of different devices. It’s a game-changer!

‘Minecraft’ (2011)

Minecraft’s Bedrock Edition lets players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC (from the Microsoft Store), and mobile devices all play together using their Microsoft accounts. With Realms, you can create worlds that are always available for your friends to join, no matter what device they’re using, and anything you buy from the Marketplace is linked to your account. The original Java Edition doesn’t connect with Bedrock Edition, so everyone needs to be using Bedrock to play on different platforms. Luckily, Microsoft and Mojang allow you to carry your progress and purchases across all Bedrock devices.

‘Overwatch 2’ (2022)

Blizzard Entertainment lets players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC play together. You can also link your Battle.net account to carry over your progress – that means your unlocked heroes, cosmetic items, and competitive rankings will follow you across all platforms. To ensure fair matches, the game can separate players based on their input method (like controller or keyboard/mouse). It’s easy to team up with friends too, as Group Finder, text and voice chat, and friends lists all work across different platforms.

‘Destiny 2’ (2017)

As a gamer, I love that Destiny 2 lets me play with my friends no matter what they’re on – PlayStation, Xbox, or PC! It all connects through our Bungie name and ID. Plus, Cross Save is a game-changer. I can pick one place to save my progress, and my Guardian, all my awesome gear, and everything I’ve earned in a season follows me to whatever platform I’m playing on. Coordinating with friends is easy too, because they’ve got voice and text chat that works across all platforms. Honestly, whether we’re tackling seasonal events, jumping into playlists, or raiding, playing with a mixed group feels just as smooth as if we were all on the same system.

‘Genshin Impact’ (2020)

HoYoverse games let you play together on PlayStation, PC, iOS, and Android, and your progress is saved across all those devices as long as you connect your PlayStation Network and HoYoverse accounts. You can team up with friends on different platforms for activities like challenging domains, fighting weekly bosses, and exploring the world. Plus, your event progress and character development are automatically saved to your account, so you can switch between playing on your phone, computer, or console without losing your progress. Inviting friends to play together is easy once your accounts are linked.

‘Dead by Daylight’ (2016)

Behaviour Interactive now lets players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC play together. This means survivors and killers can connect no matter what device they’re using. It’s also easier to invite friends from other platforms with combined friend lists and lobbies. While your progress won’t automatically sync across all platforms, you can carry your progress over between certain platform combinations by linking your account through Behaviour. Public matches, custom lobbies, and special events all support players joining from any platform without limitations.

‘Fall Guys’ (2020)

Mediatonic’s Fall Guys lets you play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, no matter what system they’re using! You can link your Epic Games account to keep your progress and favorite items consistent across all platforms. You can team up and play custom games with friends on any system in all the main game modes, and even chat using cross-platform voice options for easy coordination.

‘Street Fighter 6’ (2023)

Capcom has made it possible for players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to play together, letting friends team up or create lobbies no matter what system they’re using. All game modes – Ranked, Casual, Battle Hub, and custom rooms – support mixed groups of players. The game uses rollback netcode for smooth online matches, and you can choose to limit play to only players on your platform in the settings. While in-game purchases like costumes and season passes are specific to each platform’s store, your friends list and matchmaking will work across all devices.

‘Mortal Kombat 1’ (2023)

NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games have enabled cross-play in their game, letting players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC play together. Nintendo Switch is not included in this feature. Players on different platforms can now compete or play casually, and even create private matches together. The game combines all players into a single matchmaking system and leaderboard to ensure quick and fair matches. While you’ll keep your purchased items on each platform, your friends list will be unified across all systems for online play.

‘EA Sports FC 24’ (2023)

As a huge fan, I’m so excited that EA is letting us play with friends on different systems! EA Vancouver and Romania have added cross-play in the main online modes – you can now team up with people on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and also between PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. They’ve smartly separated the player pools by console generation (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC and PS4/Xbox One) to keep things fair in modes like Ultimate Team, Clubs, and online seasons. It’s also awesome that you can use your EA ID to invite friends from any platform, and even build Clubs with people on the same generation of consoles. Plus, all your progress – items and coins – are linked to your EA account, so you can keep playing no matter which console you’re on within that generation!

‘Helldivers 2’ (2024)

Okay, so as a gamer, here’s the deal with Helldivers 2: Arrowhead and PlayStation have made it super easy to play with friends no matter what platform they’re on. I can squad up with my PC buddies or my PlayStation friends – we just use friend codes or link our PSN accounts. The best part? Everything I unlock – my weapons, Stratagems, even upgrades for my ship – carries over between PlayStation and PC. Plus, voice and text chat work on both platforms, which is crucial when things get crazy fighting bugs and bots! It’s awesome being able to coordinate with everyone no matter where they’re playing.

‘Sea of Thieves’ (2018)

Okay, so as a Sea of Thieves player, here’s how it works: you can play with anyone, whether they’re on Xbox or PC – even if they bought the game on Steam or the Microsoft Store! The best part is, whatever you earn – your pirate’s look, your ship decorations, and your progress – all saves to your Xbox account, so you can switch between platforms without losing anything. When you’re out sailing, you’ll be sharing the seas with players on all different systems, whether you’re doing adventures or jumping into Arena battles (when they’re running). And don’t worry about how you control the game or how you chat with your crew – it all works seamlessly between keyboard/mouse and controller, and there’s a separate voice chat just for your team, so coordinating is easy!

‘No Man’s Sky’ (2016)

Hello Games’ servers connect players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, letting you play together regardless of your system. Your progress – including discoveries, bases, and suit upgrades – is saved to your account and accessible everywhere. You can join lobbies with friends using unique codes, no matter what platform they’re on. Expeditions and community events are open to groups with players on different systems, and voice and text chat help keep everyone coordinated as you travel between planets.

‘Forza Horizon 5’ (2021)

Playground Games lets players on Xbox and PC compete together in all online modes, like Horizon Open, The Eliminator, and Convoy. You can also continue your progress and access your cars on both your console and PC thanks to cross-save functionality within the Xbox system. Events like Seasonal Championships automatically connect players from both platforms. If you play on Steam, you can play with your Xbox friends by using an Xbox profile.

‘Diablo IV’ (2023)

As a huge fan, I’m so excited that Blizzard is letting us play with everyone, no matter what platform they’re on! PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players can all play together. It’s awesome because you can team up with friends for the campaign, tackle dungeons and Helltides, or even jump into PvP. Plus, your characters and Battle Pass progress follow you – so you can switch between playing on your PC and console without losing anything! They’ve even included voice and text chat, which is perfect for coordinating with your mixed platform squad when you’re figuring out builds or planning your dungeon runs.

‘Final Fantasy XIV’ (2013)

As a huge fan, I’m so excited that Square Enix lets you play with friends no matter what they’re using – PlayStation, Xbox, or PC! Everything’s connected, so we all share the same worlds and can queue up for duties together. The best part is, my character’s progress stays on the same server, so I can jump in on any device I own. It makes organizing raids and trials with friends super easy because we can use Free Companies, Party Finder, and even cross-world linkshells. We each still need our own subscriptions for our platforms, but the game itself feels totally unified, which is amazing!

‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’ (2017)

As a huge PUBG fan, I’m so excited that Krafton and PUBG Studios have finally added cross-play! Now I can play with my friends who are on PlayStation, even though I’m on Xbox – we can easily team up in regular matches or create custom games together. It’s awesome! Just a heads-up, PC players are in a separate group, so we can’t play with them yet. And don’t worry, any progress I make or items I buy will still be linked to my Xbox account, no matter which console I’m playing on.

‘Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’ (2015)

Ubisoft Montréal lets players on PlayStation and Xbox play together, and progress carries over thanks to Ubisoft Connect. PC players have their own separate matchmaking to ensure fair competition, but once linked, any unlocks you earn will be available on all your devices. Players on different platforms can team up for Quick Match, Ranked matches (on consoles), and most event modes. The game uses the same voice chat and ping system on all platforms for clear communication.

‘Warframe’ (2013)

Warframe players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC can now play together! Once you link your account, you can also continue your progress across all these platforms. This means you can team up with friends for any mission, bounty, or Railjack activity, no matter what device they’re using. Plus, your items, player level, and story progress will automatically save to your account and stay updated everywhere, and you can chat and trade with players on all platforms.

‘Valheim’ (2021)

Iron Gate Studio and Coffee Stain Publishing allow players on Xbox and PC – including those using Steam and the Microsoft Store – to play together. Server owners can enable cross-play, letting friends on different platforms join the same game. Your character’s progress and items are saved locally, meaning you can switch between platforms without losing anything. Plus, password-protected worlds make it easy to invite friends from other platforms to join you.

‘MultiVersus’ (2024)

MultiVersus allows players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to play together, and progress is saved across all platforms. You can team up or battle it out one-on-one with friends regardless of what system they’re using, and your Battle Pass and character customizations will follow you. The game also tries to match players with similar input methods (like controllers or keyboards) for fair competitive matches. Plus, creating custom matches to play with friends is easy, no matter what device they have.

‘Brawlhalla’ (2014)

Blue Mammoth Games and Ubisoft let you play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game automatically connects players across all platforms, and you can also create private lobbies. Once you link your accounts, your items and unlocked characters will be available on any platform you play on. You can form teams with players on different systems in ranked, casual, and custom matches. Plus, events and battle passes ensure a consistent experience, no matter where you play.

Keeping track of which friends have which games can be a hassle, but these games simplify things! Let us know in the comments which cross-play games your group enjoys playing together.

2025-11-14 09:21