Cross-Play Functionality

Learn how to enable cross-play in Outriders and team up with friends on any platform. Get your squad together and conquer the Apocalypse!

Hey there, fellow Outrider! So, you're wondering how to get your squad together, even if you're all playing on different consoles or PC? That's where cross-play comes in, and thankfully, Outriders makes it pretty straightforward.

Basically, cross-play lets you team up with anyone, regardless of whether they're on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. It's a fantastic way to ensure you can always find a group to tackle those tough Expeditions or just blast through the story with your buddies.

How to Enable Cross-Play:

It's actually enabled by default, which is super convenient! You don't need to go digging through menus to turn it on. The game is designed to connect you with other players automatically.

What You Might Need:

• An Outriders Account: You'll need to create a free account within the game. This account links your platform profile and allows the game to identify you across different systems. If you haven't done this yet, the game will prompt you to create one when you first launch it or when you try to access online features.
• Online Services Enabled: Make sure your platform's online services are active and that you're connected to the internet. Seems obvious, but hey, it's always worth a double-check!

Finding Your Friends:

Once cross-play is active, you can invite friends to your game. You'll typically do this through the game's social menu. You can search for friends by their Outriders account name (which is usually linked to your platform's online ID). Once you find them, you can send an invite to join your session.

Important Notes:

• Cross-play is Platform Agnostic: This means a PlayStation player can play with an Xbox player, who can play with a PC player, and so on.
• Cross-Progression is Separate: While cross-play lets you play together, cross-progression (carrying your character and progress between platforms) is a different feature that needs to be set up via your Outriders account. Make sure to link your accounts if you plan on switching platforms!
• Troubleshooting: If you're having trouble connecting, double-check that both you and your friend have cross-play enabled (it's on by default, but good to confirm) and that you've both created and linked your Outriders accounts. Sometimes, simply restarting the game or your console/PC can resolve connection issues.

So, there you have it! Getting your friends together in Outriders is pretty seamless thanks to cross-play. Now go forth, Outrider, and conquer the challenges that await!