Crossplay sounds simple until you actually try to set it up. Your friend is on PC, your sibling has an Xbox, and you're on PS5 — and suddenly you're reading three different support pages trying to figure out if you can even be in the same lobby. This list cuts through that. Every game here has been verified for 2026: which platforms can actually play together in co-op, which modes support crossplay, and what you need to do on PS5 to get a session running. No PvP-only workarounds. No guesswork. Just the ten best options for building a cross-platform co-op crew right now.
This article is part of our guide on the Best PS5 Co-Op Games
How We Ranked These Games
Each game was scored across five criteria — crossplay breadth and clarity carrying the most weight, followed by co-op quality, setup experience, stability, and value bonuses like cross-save and free-to-play access.
Criterion | Weight | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
Crossplay coverage and clarity | 30% | Which platforms can play together in co-op, and how clearly that's communicated |
Co-op quality and depth | 25% | How satisfying the co-op loop is — roles, progression, and replayability |
Setup and user experience | 20% | How easy it is to invite cross-platform friends and get into a session on PS5 |
Stability and support | 15% | Session reliability, matchmaking, and ongoing developer support |
Value and portability bonuses | 10% | Cross-save, fair pricing, and free-to-play access across platforms |
Crossplay Compatibility Matrix
Before diving into the ranked list, here's a quick reference for which platforms each game connects — and whether that crossplay extends to the co-op modes you'll actually be using.
Game | Co-op Players | PS5 Crossplay With | Full or Partial | Account Required | Cross-Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diablo IV | 1–4 | Xbox, PC (Battle.net & Steam) | Full | Battle.net | Yes |
Warframe | 1–4 | Xbox, PC, Switch | Full | Warframe account | Yes |
Remnant II | 1–3 | Xbox, PC | Full | None | No |
Helldivers 2 | 1–4 | PC (Steam only) | Partial | PSN (PC players) | Yes |
Borderlands 3 | 1–4 | Xbox, PC | Full | Shift (optional) | Yes |
No Man's Sky | Up to 4 | Xbox, PC | Partial | None | No |
The Division 2 | 1–4 (raids: 8) | Xbox, PC | Full | Ubisoft Connect | Yes |
Grounded | 1–4 | Xbox, PC | Full | Microsoft account | Partial |
Monster Hunter Wilds | Up to 4 | Xbox, PC | Full | Capcom ID | No |
Outriders + Worldslayer | 1–3 | Xbox, PC | Full | None | No |
The Top 10 Best Crossplay Co-Op Games on PS5
These ten games represent the strongest verified crossplay co-op options available on PS5 in 2026 — ranked from the most polished all-around package down to the most specialised picks for specific group setups.
“The gold standard ARPG crossplay loop — PS5 to Xbox to PC with seamless Battle.net parties.”
Why We Picked This
Diablo IV sits at the top because it gets the two things that matter most exactly right: full crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC for every piece of co-op content, and a loot loop that genuinely benefits from playing with other people. Dungeon runs feel tighter with a coordinated group, and seasonal content keeps the endgame rotating. The caveat is real — you need a Battle.net account to add cross-platform friends, and the base game plus the Vessel of Hatred expansion adds up. Not a cheap entry. But for ARPG fans who want a long-term crossplay co-op home with their PC and Xbox friends, nothing else on this list comes close.
“The only list entry with PS5+Xbox+PC+Switch co-op crossplay and full cross-save — and it's free.”
Why We Picked This
Warframe is the only game on this list where PS5 players can co-op with friends on Switch, Xbox, and PC simultaneously — and it's free. That crossplay breadth, combined with full cross-save via a linked Warframe account, makes it the most flexible option here for groups spread across multiple platforms. I'd rank it first if the onboarding weren't so brutal. Dropping new players into Warframe cold is rough, and cross-platform groups who can't sit together in the same room to figure it out will feel that friction hard. Push through the first few hours, though, and there are hundreds of hours of co-op waiting on the other side.
“Soulslike co-op with procedural worlds — PS5, Xbox, and PC no account needed.”
Why We Picked This
Remnant II earns its spot with two things other games on this list can't match: no third-party account required, and procedurally varied worlds that make every co-op run feel meaningfully different. Your group of three on PS5, Xbox, and PC can link up directly without creating new accounts anywhere. The soulslike combat asks for real coordination — a poorly timed roll or a missed heal matters. Three-player cap keeps things cohesive rather than chaotic. The only real cost is no cross-save, so progress stays tied to whichever platform you started on. For groups who want challenge and replayability without login friction, this is the pick.
“The PS5-first co-op phenomenon — squad up with PC friends for chaotic alien warfare.”
Why We Picked This
Helldivers 2 is partial crossplay — Xbox doesn't exist in this game's universe — but PS5 and PC Steam co-op works well, and the co-op design itself is one of the best on this list. Four players calling in Stratagems, managing friendly fire, and coordinating planetary liberation missions creates a tension that most games only approach. Arrowhead has continued supporting it through 2025 and into 2026. The PSN account requirement for PC players was controversial at launch and worth checking current regional status before your PC friends buy in. For a PS5-and-PC group wanting the most talked-about co-op of the last couple of years, it's still the answer.
“100+ hours of loot co-op across PS5, Xbox, and PC — complete, no FOMO.”
Why We Picked This
Borderlands 3 is the pick when you want a complete co-op campaign with no live-service pressure. No seasonal FOMO, no rotating content to chase — just a finished, generous looter-shooter with full crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC. Loot Instancing is the detail that matters most in co-op: everyone gets their own drops, so there's no fighting over gear that works for your build. The game is in maintenance mode, meaning no new content since 2022, but that also means everything is already in. Cross-save via a Shift account works well. For groups who want to pick it up, play through it together, and walk away satisfied, this is exactly right.
“Infinite co-op universe with zero account friction — PS5, Xbox, and PC explore together.”
Why We Picked This
No Man's Sky has the simplest crossplay setup on this list — no external accounts, no linking, just session codes and in-game invites for PS5, Xbox, and PC players to explore together. Hello Games keeps updating it, which means the co-op experience in 2026 is considerably better than what launched years ago. Expeditions are the structured co-op highlight: time-limited community events with shared objectives and unique rewards. The session-joining occasionally hiccups, and there's no cross-save. Switch players are also out — the Switch version doesn't support multiplayer. But for a relaxed exploration and base-building group across PS5, Xbox, and PC who just want to start playing without any setup headache, this is the smoothest entry point.
“Tactical 4–8 player co-op looter across PS5, Xbox, and PC — Washington D.C. reclaimed together.”
Why We Picked This
The Division 2 occupies a specific niche that nothing else on this list fills: tactical military co-op with room for eight players in raid content. Most crossplay co-op games cap at four. The Division 2's raids go to eight, and that changes the feel entirely — you're coordinating roles across a larger team, which requires genuine communication. Full crossplay covers PS5, Xbox, and PC. Ubisoft Connect account setup is the friction point, same as most Ubisoft titles. Ubisoft's 2025 restructuring introduced some uncertainty around long-term support, so check current update cadence before committing. For large groups who want structured, tactical co-op content across platforms, this remains the best available option in 2026.
“Shrink-ray survival co-op for 4 — PS5 crews the backyard with Xbox and PC friends.”
Why We Picked This
Grounded does something unusual for a survival game: it gives a cross-platform group of four a shared persistent world with a clear narrative throughline. You're building bases, tackling bosses, and progressing through a cohesive story together — not just surviving indefinitely in a sandbox. PS5 crossplay with Xbox and PC works via Microsoft account linking, which adds a setup step but keeps invites stable once done. The host-centric progression is the honest caveat: guests keep their items, but quest progression is tied to the host's world. Cross-save for PS5 players specifically is worth verifying before you commit. A genuinely enjoyable co-op campaign, just go in knowing whose save file you're playing on.
“The premier 4-player hunt co-op of 2025 — PS5, Xbox, and PC track monsters together.”
Why We Picked This
Monster Hunter Wilds is the newest game on this list and already one of the deepest co-op experiences available across PS5, Xbox, and PC. The hunt structure — preparation, tracking, execution, reward — is designed around teamwork, and the SOS Flare system lets crossplay partners drop into your hunt mid-fight without breaking flow. Capcom ID linking is required for cross-platform friend invites, which takes a few minutes but isn't painful. The onboarding is substantial: Monster Hunter asks you to understand systems before it rewards you for understanding them. There's no cross-save, so your progress stays on your platform. For groups who've bought in before, or who are willing to learn together, the payoff is significant.
“Class-based co-op looter with full crossplay — no account, low price, complete package.”
Why We Picked This
Outriders with the Worldslayer expansion rounds out the list as the lowest-friction complete co-op package here. No third-party account, full crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC, class synergies that reward coordinating your builds as a group of three — and by 2026 it's available cheaply. The maintenance-mode caveat is real: People Can Fly moved on, and there's no new content coming. But what's there is finished and functional. Think of it as a co-op game that's already done rather than one you're waiting on. For budget-conscious groups who want a class-based co-op campaign that just works across platforms without any account setup, this punches above its price point.
Honorable Mentions
These games narrowly missed the top ten — each has something genuinely worth recommending, but a specific caveat pushed them just outside the main list.
Minecraft
Minecraft Bedrock has the broadest crossplay profile of any game on this list — PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC Bedrock, and even mobile can all play in the same world. That's the reason it's here. The reason it's not in the top ten is setup friction: crossplay requires a Microsoft account linked to your PSN profile, and the Bedrock/Java Edition distinction trips up PC players constantly. If your friend on PC is playing Java Edition, they cannot join you. Confirm which version they have before anyone buys anything. For families and casual groups across genuinely mixed platforms including Switch, this is the one to check first.
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves has a co-op identity unlike anything else here — ship roles, emergent piracy, and crew coordination that feels organic rather than scripted. PS5, Xbox, and PC play together with full crossplay, and the 2024 Safer Seas update added a PvE-only mode that makes it significantly more approachable for groups who don't want to encounter other players. Microsoft account linking is required on PS5. It missed the top ten partly because the shared-world PvPvE format still creates occasional frustration for co-op focused groups even with Safer Seas, and session stability has had inconsistent patches. Still an excellent option for a group of two to four who want something different.
Destiny 2
Destiny 2's six-player raids are the most demanding and rewarding co-op content on this entire list. Nothing else comes close to the coordination required. Full crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC works well, and Bungie's cross-save is the strongest on any game here — characters, gear, and purchased content all transfer. The problem is everything around the raids: paid expansion complexity, a declining player base following Bungie's 2024 struggles, and raid matchmaking that requires third-party LFG tools rather than built-in systems. For a committed group of six who are already invested, it belongs in the top ten. For everyone else, the barrier to enjoying the best content is genuinely high.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Overcooked! All You Can Eat has the second-broadest crossplay coverage on this list — PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC can all cook together, and no external account is needed. It's also the most accessible game here: sessions are short, the rules are immediately clear, and failing is funny rather than frustrating. The reason it's not in the top ten is depth. Once your group finishes the campaign, there isn't much reason to return. Maintenance mode means no new content is coming either. For casual groups, families, or anyone who needs a crossplay co-op game that works on a Tuesday night without any setup, this is a genuinely good recommendation.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a straightforward three-player horde co-op with full crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC — and no external account required. It's the simplest horde co-op setup on this list. The classes have distinct roles and the co-op synergies are real: a Phalanx and a Gunner pairing plays completely differently from a Doc and a Technician combination. What pushed it to honorable mention rather than the main list is server health: Cold Iron Studios moved on post-launch, and player counts are low enough that matchmaking with strangers is unreliable. For a specific group of three friends who want a horde shooter with minimal setup, it still works well in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that come up most often when PS5 players are trying to set up a cross-platform co-op session — answered as clearly as possible.
What does "full" vs "partial" crossplay actually mean for co-op?
Full crossplay means every platform version of the game can connect together in the co-op modes you'll actually use. Partial crossplay means there's a gap — usually one platform is excluded, or crossplay only works in certain modes. For example, Helldivers 2 is PS5 and PC only (Xbox simply doesn't have the game), which makes it partial on this list even though PS5 and PC co-op works perfectly. Always check the matrix above before assuming your specific group combo will work.
Do I need to turn crossplay on for PS5 games?
It depends on the game. Most titles on this list have crossplay enabled by default, but some require you to link an external account first — Battle.net for Diablo IV, a Warframe account for Warframe, Ubisoft Connect for The Division 2, and a Microsoft account for Grounded. The PS5 itself doesn't have a single crossplay toggle; each game manages it independently, usually in the social or network settings menu.
Can PS5 players add friends who are on PC or Xbox?
Yes, but how you do it varies by game. Some games use their own cross-platform friend lists — Diablo IV uses Battle.net tags, Warframe uses Warframe account names, and Monster Hunter Wilds uses Capcom IDs. Others let you join friends directly through platform friend lists once an account is linked (Grounded via Microsoft account). No Man's Sky and Outriders use in-game invite codes or session joins, which sidesteps the cross-platform friends list problem entirely.
Which games on this list have cross-save, so I can switch platforms without losing progress?
Diablo IV, Warframe, Borderlands 3 (via Shift account), The Division 2 (via Ubisoft Connect), Helldivers 2, and Destiny 2 all offer cross-save or cross-progression in some form. Warframe's cross-save is among the most complete — every frame, weapon, and resource transfers. The others tie progress to their respective account systems, so linking early is important. Remnant II, No Man's Sky, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Outriders do not offer cross-save as of 2026.
Are there any good free-to-play crossplay co-op options on PS5?
Warframe is the strongest free option on this list by a significant margin — it's free across all platforms, supports full crossplay including Switch, and has hundreds of hours of co-op content. The catch is that the onboarding is genuinely rough for new players, especially cross-platform groups who can't easily sit together and figure it out. If you want something free and more immediately accessible, Fortnite's co-op Save the World mode technically qualifies, but it didn't make this list due to the mode's reduced priority from the developer in recent years.
What's the best pick if my friend group has a mix of PS5, Xbox, and Switch players?
Warframe is the only game on the main top-ten list that supports PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch co-op simultaneously. In the honorable mentions, both Minecraft Bedrock and Overcooked! All You Can Eat also support that four-platform combo. If your group includes a Switch player, those three are your realistic options — most other games on this list don't have a Switch version at all.
Conclusion
If you're coordinating across platforms and need a fast answer: for two players spanning PS5 and PC or Xbox, Diablo IV or Remnant II are the cleanest starting points. For four players, Borderlands 3 or Helldivers 2 (PS5 and PC) handle it well. Casual groups wanting something anyone can pick up should look at No Man's Sky or check the honorable mentions for Overcooked! All You Can Eat. And if someone in your group is on Switch, Warframe is essentially the only serious option. Double-check the compatibility matrix above before buying — crossplay details do change. Ready for more tailored picks? Try our Recommendations Engine for suggestions that match your play style.
