Is Palworld crossplay or cross-platform?

Palworld
(Image credit: Pocketpair)

Palworld crossplay and cross platform capability is something that has been highly in demand since the game launched, with many wanting to play with friends on console, or PC respectively. Right now there's some limitations and allowances to play this way, so we'll lay it all out clearly just below, with Palworld's cross-platform capabilities and whether they're liable to change in updates to come.

Does Palworld have crossplay and cross platform?

No, Palworld does not have crossplay or cross platform functionality between PC and Xbox, as confirmed by the devs on their official Discord server. The following statement was made as part of a longer Q&A:

"Does Palworld support crossplay between Xbox and Steam? Not at launch, but we are working to make this a possibility as soon as possible! (This also means PC Game Pass can not play with Steam until crossplay is added)"

So those who get the game at launch will be limited to playing with those on the same platform, but it does seem like correcting this is a high priority for developer Pocketpair, Inc. However, there's currently no timeline on how long this will take to correct, so for now players will have to wait and see (we recommend watching the above Discord server for changes in information).

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