PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) may have dropped in popularity since its initial fame in 2017, but the community still thrives, with many gamers wondering if they can play together across platforms. To be honest — gaming is way more fun when you can bring your friends along in the match regardless of the gaming system, be it PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. So, is PUBG crossplay, or will you be stuck playing solo on your specific device? Here’s everything you need to know.
The Good News: PUBG Crossplay is Available for Consoles
Yes, PUBG supports crossplay, but it’s only for console players. If you’re on PlayStation (PS4 or PS5) or Xbox (Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S), you can team up with your friends across these platforms. It means you have free access to squad up, jump out of the plane, and do your best to have Chicken Dinner together.
How do you activate crossplay on your console? Simply head into the game’s Settings menu, find the “Gameplay” tab, and enable the Cross-Platform Play option. If it’s already enabled by default, you don’t have to do anything and simply exit the settings. With that, you can now play with buddies from the other side of the console spectrum.
Tip: Anytime, if you’re having one of these “I don’t want to deal with players from another console today” moments, you can also turn crossplay off in the same settings menu and enable it again after that.
The Bad News: PC and Console Cross-Platform is Not Possible
Unfortunately, there is currently no crossplay between PC and consoles, and it does not seem to be happening anytime soon. PUBG developers have been quite firm on this — PC gamers are restricted in their separate world without any connection with the console community. The main reason for that is balance and stability. PC players have the advantage of precise mouse-and-keyboard controls, which can result in unfair competition for console users.
Is there Cross-Progression in PUBG?
Are you hoping to switch between your PlayStation and new gaming PC, carrying over all your skins, achievements, and hard-earned victories, I’ve got some disappointing news. PUBG doesn’t support cross-progression. So, if you transfer from Xbox to PlayStation or PC, you will have to start from scratch without any achievements and game stuff that you have collected playing on your previous gaming device. None of your unlocked cosmetics, progress, or rewards will be transferred. So, be careful about where you spend the valuable G-Coin — unless you want to double dip.
Will Crossplay Between PC and Consoles Ever Happen?
It’s hard to say. Since PUBG was released back in 2017, many gamers have hoped for a full-fledged cross-platform experience, similar to what games like Fortnite or Call of Duty offer. But for now, it seems unlikely. Krafton, PUBG’s developer, has shown no signs of changing its stance on this. But it’s 2024 and we are heading to 2025, and stranger things have happened. So, never say never.
Why Crossplay is Important in PUBG?
In battle royale games, the more players, the better, right? The PUBG player base has thinned a little over the years. Under these circumstances, crossplay becomes a big deal to keep lobbies full and matchmaking times low. Players love to join the matches with their best friends and enjoy as much as they can while chatting about their personal life.
Console crossplay keeps the game alive for those still out there searching for Winner Winner: Chicken Dinners — whether you’re slumming it on a PS4/PS5 or flexing on a next-gen Xbox Series X. This feature bridges the gap between PlayStation and Xbox community. That being said, full cross-platform in PC would likely take PUBG to the next level, but for now, that’s just a pipedream.
What is the Case for PUBG Mobile?
Even though it’s an adaption of the original PC game, PUBG Mobile is living in its own world. The mobile version of the game does support crossplay, but it’s limited to iOS and Android users. It is already a game’s default feature without any in-game options to enable it so you are free of extra work here. So, if you’re playing on your smartphone or tablet, you can play together with mobile players. However, PUBG Mobile does not interact with PUBG on PC. It’s a completely different ballgame, with separate servers and unique gaming elements.