Exploration
Astroneer crossplay
A cooperative space exploration and building game. Crossplay between PC, Xbox and PlayStation works only through a dedicated server.
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QUICK ANSWER
Is Astroneer crossplay?
Yes, but only with extra setup. Astroneer is available on PC, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, Xbox One. Crossplay is documented for 6 of 10 platform pairs. Some of this information comes from community reports (forums, player reports) and is not confirmed by an official source; those items are labelled. Crossplay needs extra setup in this game: see “How it works” below.
| PC | Xbox Series | Switch | PS4 | Xbox One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Supported with conditions | Not supported | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | |
| Xbox Series | Supported with conditions | Not supported | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | |
| Switch | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | |
| PS4 | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | Not supported | Supported with conditions | |
| Xbox One | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | Not supported | Supported with conditions |
Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.
SPECIAL SETUP
How Astroneer crossplay works
Crossplay is available only on dedicated servers. Hosting a session from inside the game keeps you on your own platform.
- Rent an Astroneer dedicated server from an official provider (reported: Nitrado or G-Portal) or run one yourself on PC.
- Xbox players need an official, authenticated server; self-hosted servers are reported not to accept Xbox.
- Everyone joins the same server from the game's server list with the server name or address (up to 8 players reported).
- Nintendo Switch is reported to be left out of crossplay.
Sources: System Era Softworks · Astroneer Blog · Astroneer (X) · IsCrossplay
CROSSPLAY
Who can you play with?
These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Reported: Nintendo Switch players cannot join crossplay sessions.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Reported: Nintendo Switch players cannot join crossplay sessions.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Reported: Nintendo Switch players cannot join crossplay sessions.
Reported: Nintendo Switch players cannot join crossplay sessions.
Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Beyond crossplay
Additional features — research pending (10)
Cross-save
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Cross-progression
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Split-screen
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Couch co-op
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Controller support
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Steam Deck
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
GeForce NOW
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Cloud gaming
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Dedicated server
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Player count
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astroneer crossplay?
Yes, but only with extra setup. Crossplay is documented for 6 of 10 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ Xbox Series, PC ↔ PS4, PC ↔ Xbox One, Xbox Series ↔ PS4, Xbox Series ↔ Xbox One, PS4 ↔ Xbox One.
Does Astroneer crossplay need a server or special setup?
Needs a server. Crossplay is available only on dedicated servers. Hosting a session from inside the game keeps you on your own platform. 1) Rent an Astroneer dedicated server from an official provider (reported: Nitrado or G-Portal) or run one yourself on PC. 2) Xbox players need an official, authenticated server; self-hosted servers are reported not to accept Xbox. 3) Everyone joins the same server from the game's server list with the server name or address (up to 8 players reported). 4) Nintendo Switch is reported to be left out of crossplay.
Does Astroneer crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Astroneer crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Crossplay works only through a dedicated server; in-game hosted sessions stay on the same platform. Reported: Xbox cannot join a self-hosted server, use an official server provider.
Does Astroneer crossplay work between PC and Switch?
No. According to the reviewed sources, Astroneer does not support crossplay between PC and Switch. Reported: Nintendo Switch players cannot join crossplay sessions.
Similar crossplay games
Sources & verification
The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not an in-game test or a guarantee of uninterrupted service.
Astroneer Dedicated Servers
Official page for Astroneer dedicated servers.
Astroneer Dedicated Server Providers and Details
Official blog post on dedicated server providers and how crossplay works through them.
ASTRONEER: Dedicated Servers now support PS4 and cross play
Official announcement: cross play via servers with Xbox and PC, up to 8 friends.
Is Astroneer Crossplay?
Community guide: Xbox and PC play together, Switch is isolated.