Is Palworld Cross Platform? Crossplay Explained for PC, PS5, Xbox and Mac

Palworld is Pocketpair's open-world survival game where you catch creatures called Pals, build bases, and fight bosses with friends. So, is Palworld cross-platform? Yes. Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac players can share one world. This guide covers which platforms connect, how to enable crossplay, how servers work, and what never transfers.

Is Palworld Cross Platform?

Yes. Palworld supports crossplay on every platform it currently runs on. The feature arrived with the v0.5.0 update and carried over when the game left Early Access with version 1.0. In practice, friends on Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac can all work on the same base. Nobody has to buy a second copy just to match a friend's platform. See how Palworld crossplay works across all platforms:

Platform	Crossplay	What to Know
Steam (Windows PC)	Yes	Can host co-op worlds and join servers by IP
Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One	Yes	Online play needs a Game Pass plan with online multiplayer
Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass	Yes	Shares saves with the Xbox console version
PlayStation 5	Yes	Online play needs PlayStation Plus
Mac	Yes	A separate version built for Apple Silicon Macs
PlayStation 4	No	Palworld isn't available on PS4
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2	No	Palworld isn't available on either console
iOS and Android	No	The main game has no mobile version

How to Turn On Crossplay in Palworld Co-op Worlds?

Co-op worlds are the quickest way to play with friends. One player hosts, and up to three others join through an invite code. Only the host has to touch any settings.

1. Launch Palworld and pick the world you want to share.
2. Select Change World Settings before you load in.
3. Turn Multiplayer on, then switch the Cross-Play option on.
4. Confirm the settings and load into the world.
5. Open the pause menu and copy the invite code.
6. Send the code to your friends outside the game.

Your friends then pick Join Multiplayer Game (Invite Code) on the title screen and paste the code. They don't need to change anything on their side. Keep some things in mind. The invite code changes every time the host restarts the game, so old codes stop working. The world also goes offline when the host quits, and nobody else can play until they return.

Palworld Crossplay on Dedicated and Community Servers

Want a world that stays online after the host logs off? That's the job of a dedicated server. These servers hold up to 32 players, and crossplay is on by default.

A server setting called “CrossplayPlatforms” controls this. Out of the box, it lets Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac players connect. Server owners can remove a platform from that list to keep it out.

Consoles cause the most confusion here. Xbox and PS5 players can't type in an IP address. They can only join servers that appear in the in-game community server browser. Steam and Mac players can use either route.

Does your server work for PC friends but stay invisible on the console? Make sure that it runs as a community server. Then search for its exact name instead of scrolling. A unique server name saves everyone a lot of time.

Does Palworld Have Cross-Progression?

No, and this is the part most players miss. Crossplay lets you play together. It doesn't allow your own save/progression between platforms.

Your character, level, items, and tech unlocks stay tied to the version you play on. Start on PS5 and later join the same world from Steam, and you begin again at level one. The same goes for a Game Pass player who later buys a Steam copy.

There's one exception: The Xbox console version and the Microsoft Store PC version share cloud saves through your Microsoft account. Move between those two, and your progress follows you.

The Global Palbox helps a little too. It lets you store Pals and bring them into another world. Your character and inventory still stay behind, though.

What Each Platform Needs to Play Palworld Online?

Crossplay itself costs nothing extra, but consoles add their own rules. Sort these out before game night, or someone ends up stuck on the title screen.

Platform	Needed for Online Play
Steam PC	Just the game
Microsoft Store PC	The game or an active PC Game Pass plan
Mac	Just the game
PlayStation 5	An active PlayStation Plus membership
Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One	Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate

Everyone also needs the same game version. Install the latest update on every device before you try to connect.

On Steam, a Palworld gift card adds Steam Wallet funds you can spend on the game. Buying a copy for a friend instead? Our guide on how to gift a game on Steam walks you through it.

PS5 players can cover PS Plus with a PlayStation gift card. On Xbox, an Xbox Game Pass gift card unlocks online play. Pick Premium or Ultimate, and Palworld comes included in the plan.

After payment, each StanShop code appears in your Orders area. Every order earns StanShop coins, and you can pay with UPI, cards, or online banking. With live chat assistance available around the clock, you don’t need to worry about your order being held up. You can also browse our full range of gaming gift cards to suit any other gaming needs!

Is Palworld on Nintendo Switch or Mobile?

Not yet. Palworld isn't available on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Pocketpair has said the original Switch can't handle the game. It has called a Switch 2 version worth considering, but no port is official so far.

Mobile is a different story, with two separate projects in the works. Krafton, the company behind BGMI and the upcoming BGMI Air, is building Palworld Mobile. Garena, the publisher of Free Fire, has announced Palworld Online, a mobile MMO.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can PS5 and Xbox players play Palworld together?

Yes. PS5 and Xbox players can share co-op worlds and dedicated servers. The PS5 player needs PlayStation Plus, and the Xbox player needs Game Pass Essential or higher.

2. Can Steam and Game Pass players play Palworld together?

Yes. Steam players can join Game Pass players on PC or Xbox, and it works the other way too. Both just need the latest game version.

3. Is Palworld crossplay on by default?

On dedicated servers, yes. In co-op worlds, the host switches on the Cross-Play option in Change World Settings before loading in.

4. How many players can join a Palworld crossplay world?

Co-op worlds hold up to four players. Dedicated servers support up to 32 players across Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac.

5. Does Palworld have cross-save?

No. Your character stays on the platform where you created it. The only exception is Xbox console and Microsoft Store PC, which share cloud saves.

6. Can PS4 or Switch players join Palworld?

No. Palworld isn't available on PS4, Nintendo Switch or Switch 2, so those players can't join any crossplay session.