Times have changed, and cross-play is a reality. Gaming platforms are closer than ever, with cross-platform multiplayer now supported on Xbox One, linking up with PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and more. Dozens of titles now bridge the void, allowing players to band together regardless of their chosen devices. We’ve wrapped up every Xbox One game that supports cross-play, alongside who they can play.
Best cross-play games for Xbox One in 2020
Source: Activision
While the adoption of cross-play is growing, a handful of titles have gone beyond with efforts to pair their addictive gameplay with truly open ecosystems. These all bridge Xbox One and PlayStation 4, two consoles formerly hampered software divides, with some also extending to PC, Mac, Linux, and mobile. If you’re looking for cross-play action today, look no further than the below.
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- Warfare evolved: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Epic royale: Fortnite
- Better together: Minecraft
- Rocket speed: Rocket League
- Last man standing: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Arena battles: Paladins
Activision’s latest entry in the hit shooter franchise breaks the barriers, with cross-platform multiplayer and progression across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. That covers its competitive and cooperative modes, as well as Warzone battle royale, with the option of controller or keyboard on Xbox One.
Available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC
The epitome is cross-platform multiplayer and progression, Fortnite’s free-to-play battle royale touches every device on the gaming scene. Join friends wherever they play, spanning Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
With Microsoft’s open vision for Minecraft realized, cross-platform multiplayer spans its “Bedrock” clients. That includes Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 PCs, iOS, and Android, with currency and purchases translating between systems.
Rocket-powered cars and soccer aren’t your everyday pairing but establish the foundations of Rocket League. The adrenaline-fueled chaos now embraces cross-play for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, and Linux.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) kickstarted the battle royale craze, challenging players to gear up, fight to the death, and claim their chicken dinner. It now boasts cross-play for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, bridging the two console clients.
Merging multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games and competitive shooters, this free-to-play venture challenges Overwatch. Cross-play spans Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, with mouse and keyboard support available, too.
Full list of Xbox One cross-play games
Source: Microsoft
The full lineup of Xbox One titles with cross-platform multiplayer continues to grow, with all consoles now open to the practice, and more developers exploring its potential. Each implementation of cross-play differs, considering available platforms and the implications on gameplay or balancing. We’ve wrapped up every Xbox One game with cross-platform play so far, alongside supported platforms.
- #IDARB (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Aragami (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux)
- Ark: Survival Evolved (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Astroneer (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Black Desert Online (Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
- Bleeding Edge (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Brawlhalla (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC)
- Crackdown 3 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Chess Ultra (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Dauntless (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, Android)
- Deep Rock Galactic (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Fable Fortune (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Final Fantasy XV (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Fortnite Battle Royale (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, iOS, Android)
- Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Full Metal Furies (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Gears of War 4 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Gears 5 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Gwent: The Witcher Card Game (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Hover (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Killer Instinct (Xbox One, PC)
- Mantis Burn Racing (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 PC, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Fire TV, Gear VR)
- NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux)
- Next Up HeroMac (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac)
- Overload (Xbox One, PC, Mac, Linux)
- Paladins (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Phantom Dust (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Pinball FX3 (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
- Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Realm Royale (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Riptide GP Renegade (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Roblox (Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, Android)
- Rocket League (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux)
- Sea of Thieves (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Siegecraft Commander (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac)
- SMITE (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac)
- Sniper Elite V2 Remastered (Xbox One, PC)
- Spacelords (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC)
- State of Decay 2 (Xbox One, PC)
- Super Dungeon Bros (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
- Super Mega Baseball 2 (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Trailblazers (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux)
- Treasure Stack (Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
- Wargroove (PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One)
- War Thunder (Xbox One, PC, Mac, Linux)
- World of Tanks (Xbox One, Xbox 360)
- World of Warships: Legends (Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
- World War Z (Xbox One, PC)
- Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection (Xbox One, Windows 10 PC)
With the presence of cross-play on the rise into the next generation, expect new titles to join this list over the months ahead. Which Xbox One titles do you hope to see with cross-play support? Let us know in the comments section.