Since its Steam PC Early Access launch in 2013, The Fun Pimps’ survival game has captured zombie enthusiasts’ attention all over the globe. Especially once the PS4 and Xbox One versions arrived in 2016, with an upgraded edition released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in July 2024. Naturally, veterans and newcomers want to know if 7 Days To Die supports cross platform play across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. After all, surviving the Blood Moon Horde is always more fun with friends.
[Updated December 16 – Fact-checked information and updated some details]
Can You Play 7 Days To Die Cross Platform on PC and Consoles?
Image source: The Fun Pimps via The Nerd Stash
Yes, 7 Days To Die does feature cross platform for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game does not have cross-save or cross-progression, however. This update was added on December 10, 2024, with the V1.2 b27 Stable patch among other tweaks. Crossplay has a maximum of 8 player count with 8192 world size and can be enabled on the server browser using these settings:
Console: Set the option General > Crossplay Enabled: On
PC: Set the option General > Crossplay Enabled: On. However, you also need to turn on the EAC Protected settings.
Previously, 7 Days To Die had a “partial” cross platform system on play. It works between two PC versions and Xbox or between PS4 and Xbox One only. PC players onSteam and the Windows Store can play together. Additionally, PC players playing through the Windows Store or PC Game Pass can play with Xbox players as well.
The crossplay between Windows and Xbox happens because they use the same Universal Windows Platform (UWP) system. This lets any application running on Microsoft’s platform interact with each other. Another example of a UWP-enabled game is Ark: Survival Evolved. There, Xbox and Windows Store players can also play with each other.
Nevertheless, thanks to the V1.2 b27 Stable patch you and your friends do not have to worry. Now 7 Days To Die completely supports cross platform play whether you’re on PC or consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.
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