Palworld 1.0 finally supports full crossplay, allowing players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S to explore the Palpagos Islands together.
Palworld
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Whether you’re starting a brand-new world or continuing an existing adventure, enabling cross-platform multiplayer only takes a few clicks.
Here’s everything you need to know about how crossplay works, how to turn it on (or off), and which player needs to change the settings.
TL;DR
- Palworld supports crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.
- Crossplay was introduced in the v0.5.0 update released in March 2025.
- Only the host needs to enable or disable crossplay.
- The setting can be changed at any time through World Settings.
- Players can visit each other’s worlds, bases, and use the Global Palbox.
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Is Palworld Crossplay?
Yes. Palworld now fully supports cross-platform multiplayer between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Friends can join the same multiplayer world regardless of their platform, making it much easier to explore, build bases, and defeat Tower Bosses together.
Crossplay became available with the March 2025 v0.5.0 update, which also introduced the Global Palbox and new cosmetic customization options for armor.
How to Enable Crossplay in Palworld
Enabling crossplay only takes a few moments and can be done before entering your multiplayer world.
- Select the multiplayer world you want to play.
- Click Change World Settings.
- Find the Cross-Play option.
- Switch the toggle to On.
- Start your world normally.
Once enabled, players from supported platforms can join your multiplayer session without needing to change any additional settings.
How to Disable Crossplay
If you’d rather keep your multiplayer session limited, you can disable crossplay at any time.
- Select your multiplayer world.
- Open Change World Settings.
- Locate the Cross-Play option.
- Turn the toggle Off.
- Launch your world.
The change takes effect the next time your world is launched.
Only the Host Needs to Change the Settings
One important detail is that only the host of the multiplayer world needs to enable or disable crossplay.
Players joining the session don’t have to adjust any settings. They simply connect to the world normally after receiving the invite or multiplayer code.
| Player | Needs to Change Settings? |
|---|---|
| Host | Yes |
| Joining Players | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palworld support crossplay?
Yes. PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox players can play together.
When was crossplay added?
Crossplay was introduced in the March 2025 v0.5.0 update.
Can I enable crossplay in an existing world?
Yes. Existing multiplayer worlds fully support the feature.
Do all players need to enable crossplay?
No. Only the player hosting the world needs to change the Cross-Play setting.
What can cross-platform players do together?
Players can explore the world, build bases, defeat Tower Bosses, and use the Global Palbox together.