Not long ago, the console you owned decided who you could play with. That wall is mostly gone. Cross-platform games now let you squad up with friends on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile in the same match, no matter what hardware anyone is holding. Crossplay went from a rare feature to something players expect, and in 2026 most big multiplayer titles support it in some form.
Below are fifteen of the best cross-platform games you can play right now, with the platforms each one supports and whether your progress carries between them. First, a quick word on what these terms actually mean.
What is cross-platform play?
Cross-platform play, or crossplay, is the ability for players on different hardware to play together in the same online game. A friend on PS5 can join your match while you play on PC and someone else plays on a phone. Three terms get mixed up here, and they are not the same thing:
- Crossplay: playing together across different platforms in the same session.
- Cross-progression: carrying your account progress, unlocks, and level from one platform to another.
- Cross-save: continuing the same save file on a different device.
A game can support one without the others. Fortnite offers all three, while some titles let you play together but keep progress separate on each platform. One more caveat before the list: crossplay is not universal, studios add or limit it over time, and cross-progression often requires linking a publisher account, so confirm a game’s current status in-game or on its official site.
The 15 best cross-platform games in 2026
These are ordered roughly by how widely they are played rather than as a strict ranking. Any of them will get a group on different devices into the same game tonight.
1. Fortnite
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile. Cross-progression: Yes.
Fortnite is the game that made crossplay mainstream, and it is still the benchmark. Whatever device your friends are on, you drop into the same match together, and your account, skins, and Battle Pass progress follow you everywhere through a single Epic Games login. It is free, endlessly updated, and the easiest way to get a mixed group of console, PC, and mobile players into one lobby.
2. Minecraft (Bedrock Edition)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile. Cross-progression: Yes.
Minecraft is the gold standard for building and exploring together across devices. As long as everyone is on the Bedrock version, a phone player can join the same world as friends on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, with progress tied to a Microsoft account. The older Java edition is separate and does not cross-play, so make sure everyone is on Bedrock. For long-running co-op worlds, nothing beats it.
3. Call of Duty: Warzone
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Cross-progression: Yes.
Warzone is the biggest cross-platform battle royale going, dropping large squads into the same map regardless of hardware. Your Activision account carries your loadouts, unlocks, and Battle Pass between PC and console, and crossplay keeps queues fast at any hour. Console players who prefer a level playing field can opt out of matching with PC lobbies in the settings.
4. Rocket League
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Cross-progression: Yes.
Rocket-powered cars playing soccer should not work this well, but Rocket League is one of the most polished crossplay experiences around. It is free, runs on everything, and links your items and Rocket Pass across platforms through an Epic account. Whether you are on a Switch on the couch or a PC at a desk, you are in the same competitive pool as your friends.
5. Apex Legends
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Cross-progression: Yes.
Apex Legends is a fast, free hero battle royale with tight gunplay and one of the best ping systems in the genre, so mixed-platform squads communicate easily even without voice chat. Crossplay is on across PC, console, and Switch, and cross-progression finally rolled out so your legends and cosmetics travel with you. It is a great pick for a squad spread across different hardware.
6. Overwatch 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Cross-progression: Yes.
Blizzard’s free hero shooter pools players from every platform into the same matches, with your unlocks and progress tied to a Battle.net account across all of them. Fast to jump into and built around team coordination, Overwatch 2 is an easy recommendation for friends who own different consoles and want to play quick play or ranked together.
7. Marvel Rivals
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Cross-progression: Yes.
One of the breakout hits of the past couple of years, Marvel Rivals is a free hero shooter built around Marvel characters and destructible arenas. It launched with crossplay and cross-progression from day one, so a group on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox can team up immediately and keep the same account everywhere. If you want the newest crowd-pleaser on this list, start here.
8. Helldivers 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Cross-progression: No.
Helldivers 2 is chaotic four-player co-op at its best, dropping squads into hostile warzones full of bugs, robots, friendly fire, and missions that spiral out of control in the best way. Crossplay is on by default across PC, PS5, and Xbox, which joined in 2025, so you always have teammates. The one catch is that there is no cross-progression, so your unlocks stay on whichever platform you bought the game.
9. Destiny 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Cross-progression: Yes.
Destiny 2 is a deep, free-to-play looter shooter that has kept players hooked for years. Crossplay lets Guardians squad up across PC and console for raids and Crucible, and cross-save carries your character, gear, and progress everywhere you log in. If your group wants a long-term game to sink hundreds of hours into together, this is a strong choice.
10. Diablo IV
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Cross-progression: Yes.
Diablo IV brings its dark, addictive loot grind to co-op play across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox through Blizzard’s Battle.net, with cross-progression so your character and hard-won gear come with you between devices. It is built for long dungeon-crawling sessions with friends who are not all on the same hardware.
11. Final Fantasy XIV
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac. Cross-progression: Yes.
One of the biggest MMORPGs in the world, Final Fantasy XIV shares its servers across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Mac, which means crossplay is simply how the game works. Your character exists on every platform you own, so you can raid on PC one night and play from the couch on console the next without missing a beat.
12. Genshin Impact
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Mobile. Cross-progression: Yes.
Genshin Impact is a gorgeous open-world RPG that plays beautifully on the go. It links PC, PlayStation, and mobile with cross-save through a HoYoverse account, so you can explore Teyvat on your phone during a commute and pick up right where you left off on PC or PS5 at home. Note that it is not available on Xbox or Switch.
13. Fall Guys
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Cross-progression: Yes.
Fall Guys is a free, frantic party game of bean-shaped contestants tumbling through colorful obstacle courses. Crossplay and Epic-account progression mean a whole friend group can pile into the same chaotic rounds from any device, and your costumes carry over. It is one of the easiest ways to get a casual, mixed-platform group laughing together.
14. Dead by Daylight
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile. Cross-progression: Yes.
Dead by Daylight is the definitive asymmetric horror game: four survivors try to escape a single player-controlled killer. It runs deep crossplay across PC, console, Switch, and mobile, with cross-progression on most platforms, so a friend group can jump in no matter what they own. Years of licensed horror crossovers keep the roster enormous.
15. Sea of Thieves
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation. Cross-progression: Yes.
Sea of Thieves is a shared-world pirate adventure best played with a crew, and since its PlayStation launch it now brings PC, Xbox, and PS5 players into the same waters. Crossplay and account-based progression make it easy to sail, hunt treasure, and get into chaotic naval battles with friends across platforms.
Free cross-platform games
You do not have to spend anything to try crossplay. Several of the best games above are free to play, including Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Destiny 2, and Genshin Impact. They are an easy way to get a friend group on different devices into the same match tonight.
How to enable crossplay
Most cross-platform games turn crossplay on by default, so you can invite friends without any setup. When you do need to flip a switch, it is usually in the game’s settings under a crossplay or online option. To play with someone on another platform, add them using their in-game username or publisher ID, such as an Epic, Battle.net, or Activision account, rather than their console friends list. If you want your progress to follow you between devices, link that publisher account on each platform, since cross-progression almost always depends on it. When crossplay is missing or greyed out, it usually means the game limits it to certain platforms or modes.
Why cross-platform play matters
For players, crossplay keeps friend groups together long after everyone buys different hardware, speeds up matchmaking, and keeps game populations healthy so your favorite title stays alive for years.
For the studios behind these games, it also creates a challenge that is easy to overlook: when one game spans PC, console, and mobile, players expect one seamless experience and one place to get help, no matter where they play. Delivering consistent player support and community across every platform is part of what keeps a cross-platform game feeling like a single, connected world rather than several disconnected versions.
Frequently asked questions
What games are cross-platform?
Popular cross-platform games in 2026 include Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty: Warzone, Rocket League, Apex Legends, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals, and Genshin Impact. Supported platforms vary by title, so check the game’s official site.
Is Fortnite cross-platform?
Yes. Fortnite supports full crossplay and cross-progression across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, all tied to your Epic Games account, so your progress follows you between devices.
What is the difference between crossplay and cross-progression?
Crossplay lets players on different platforms play together in the same match. Cross-progression carries your account, unlocks, and level across those platforms. A game can support one without the other.
How do I turn on crossplay?
Most games enable crossplay by default. If not, look in settings under a crossplay or online option, and add friends by their in-game username or publisher account ID rather than their console friends list. Cross-progression usually requires linking that account on each platform.
Are all multiplayer games cross-platform?
No. Many are, but some restrict crossplay to certain platforms or modes, and a few do not support it at all. Studios also add or change crossplay over time, so confirm before you buy.
Do cross-platform games support mobile?
Some do. Titles like Fortnite, Minecraft, Genshin Impact, and Dead by Daylight let mobile players join PC and console players, though the mobile version’s performance and controls can differ.
