Enable crossplay in Remnant 2 through the main menu settings before you start a game

Crossplay in Remnant 2 is turned on through Settings in the main menu, not in-game. Open Remnant 2, stay on the title screen, and select Settings. Look for the Gameplay tab. Inside Gameplay, find the option labeled Cross-Platform Play and toggle it to On. This setting applies to all your future games, whether you host or join.

The toggle stays active until you manually turn it off again. You do not need to repeat this step before every session. Once crossplay is enabled, you can play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox, or other PC players without changing anything else.

If you do not see the Cross-Platform Play option in Gameplay settings, verify that Remnant 2 is fully updated. Crossplay was added in a patch after the game's launch, so an outdated version will not show the setting.

Key Takeaways

  • Crossplay is enabled in Settings > Gameplay > Cross-Platform Play on the main menu, not during a game.
  • The setting persists across all sessions once you turn it on, so you only need to change it once.
  • Crossplay lets you play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in the same world.
  • If the option does not appear, update Remnant 2 to the latest version through Steam.

What happens when crossplay is on

With crossplay enabled, the matchmaking system will place you in worlds with players from any platform. When you host a game, console players and PC players can join your session. When you join someone else's world, the host can be on any platform. The game handles the connection automatically — you do not need to do anything beyond turning the setting on.

Crossplay does not affect performance or change how the game plays. You still use your PC controls, and console players use theirs. The only visible difference is that your squad may include players whose usernames appear in a different format depending on their platform.

Turning crossplay off if you want PC-only games

Return to Settings > Gameplay > Cross-Platform Play and toggle it to Off. This restricts matchmaking to PC players only. Your existing friends list and party invites work the same way regardless of the crossplay setting — you can always invite or join a specific person by name, and the game will connect you even if crossplay is off.

Some players turn crossplay off temporarily to reduce latency or to play only with friends on their own platform. The setting takes effect when ready and applies to your next session.

Crossplay and party invites

If a friend on console sends you a party invite, you can accept it even if crossplay is turned off in your settings. The game prioritizes direct invites over the crossplay setting. However, if you want to join random matchmade games with that friend, crossplay must be on.

When you invite a specific friend by their username or friend code, the platform does not matter. The connection works as long as both of you are online in Remnant 2.

Troubleshooting crossplay connection issues

If you enable crossplay but cannot connect to friends or matchmade games, first verify that crossplay is actually on by returning to Settings > Gameplay. Confirm the toggle shows On. Then restart Remnant 2 completely — close the game and reopen it from Steam.

Check your firewall and router settings if you experience frequent disconnects. Remnant 2 uses standard ports for crossplay, but some network configurations block peer-to-peer connections. Consoles and other PCs may connect fine while you have trouble, which usually points to a local network issue rather than a game problem.

If the crossplay setting does not appear at all, your game version is out of date. Open Steam, right-click Remnant 2, select Properties, and go to the Updates tab. Let Steam read any pending patches, then restart the game.

Crossplay and difficulty settings

Crossplay does not change how difficulty works. If you host on Nightmare difficulty, only players who have unlocked Nightmare on their own account can join. A console player and a PC player both need to meet the same difficulty requirements to enter your world. The crossplay setting does not bypass these restrictions.

This means you cannot use crossplay to carry someone through content they have not yet reached on their own account. Both players must have progressed to the same difficulty level independently, regardless of which platform they play on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does crossplay affect my frame rate or lag?

Crossplay itself does not cause lag. Connection quality depends on your internet, the host's internet, and distance between players. You may notice slightly higher latency when playing with console players in different regions, but this is normal peer-to-peer behavior, not a crossplay-specific problem.

Can I play with a friend on PlayStation if they have crossplay off?

No. Both players must have crossplay enabled for matchmaking to work. If you invite them directly by name or friend code, the game will attempt to connect regardless, but matchmade games require both sides to allow cross-platform play.

What if I turn crossplay on but still only see PC players?

Matchmaking prioritizes low latency, so the game may place you with nearby PC players first. This does not mean crossplay is broken — it means the algorithm found a good connection. Over time, you will encounter players from other platforms as well.

Do I need to enable crossplay on my console friend's account too?

Yes. Both players must have crossplay turned on in their own settings for matchmade games to connect. Direct invites by username work regardless, but random matchmaking requires both sides to opt in.