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Apex Legends crossplay

Build a cross-platform squad in this battle royale. Console players joining PC friends enter PC matchmaking pools.

PCPS5Xbox SeriesPS4Xbox One

Source checkedLast checked: 30 Eyl 2026

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QUICK ANSWER

Is Apex Legends crossplay?

Yes. Apex Legends is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One. Crossplay is documented for 10 of 10 platform pairs.

PC ↔ PS5 PC ↔ Xbox Series PC ↔ PS4 PC ↔ Xbox One PS5 ↔ Xbox Series PS5 ↔ PS4 PS5 ↔ Xbox One Xbox Series ↔ PS4 +2

Platform compatibility matrix
	PC	PS5	Xbox Series	PS4	Xbox One
PC	—	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions
PS5	Supported with conditions	—	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions
Xbox Series	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	—	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions
PS4	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	—	Supported with conditions
Xbox One	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	Supported with conditions	—

Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.

CROSSPLAY

Who can you play with?

These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.

PCPS5 Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PCXbox Series Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PCPS4 Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PCXbox One Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PS5Xbox Series Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PS5PS4 Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PS5Xbox One Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Xbox SeriesPS4 Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Xbox SeriesXbox One Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

PS4Xbox One Check conditions

Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Beyond crossplay

Cross-progression

Check conditions

Link your platform accounts to the same EA account; consult EA’s rules before changing links.

Applies to: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Controller support

Supported

Steam lists full controller support for its PC version. Other stores and platforms are not covered by this claim.

Applies to: PC

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Additional features — research pending (8)

Cross-save

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Split-screen

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Couch co-op

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Steam Deck

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

GeForce NOW

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Cloud gaming

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Dedicated server

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Player count

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Legends crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay is documented for 10 of 10 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ PS5, PC ↔ Xbox Series, PC ↔ PS4, PC ↔ Xbox One, PS5 ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ PS4, PS5 ↔ Xbox One, Xbox Series ↔ PS4.

Does Apex Legends crossplay work between PC and PS5?

Yes, with conditions. Apex Legends crossplay between PC and PS5 can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

Does Apex Legends crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?

Yes, with conditions. Apex Legends crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

Does Apex Legends crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?

Yes, with conditions. Apex Legends crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Mixed PC/console parties join PC matches. Check crossplay settings and add friends in-game.

Is Apex Legends free to play?

Yes, Apex Legends is free to play. Free to play; optional purchases.

What about Cross-progression in Apex Legends?

Supported with conditions. Link your platform accounts to the same EA account; consult EA’s rules before changing links.

What about Controller support in Apex Legends?

Supported. Steam lists full controller support for its PC version. Other stores and platforms are not covered by this claim.

Sources & verification

The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not an in-game test or a guarantee of uninterrupted service.

EA · 30 Eyl 2026

Apex Legends FAQ

Confirms free access and crossplay across PC and consoles; describes mixed-party matchmaking.

EA · 30 Eyl 2026

Apex Legends Cross Progression

Progression across supported platforms is associated with the linked EA account.

Steam / game publisher · 30 Eyl 2026

Steam — PC feature listing

PC storefront feature flags. These are not evidence of console crossplay.