Looter shooter
Borderlands 3 crossplay
A cooperative looter shooter with crossplay across PC, PlayStation and Xbox through a SHiFT account. The Nintendo Switch version is separate.
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QUICK ANSWER
Is Borderlands 3 crossplay?
Yes. Borderlands 3 is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One. Crossplay is documented for 10 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 | PS5 | Xbox Series | PS4 | Xbox One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| PS5 | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Xbox Series | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| PS4 | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Xbox One | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.
SPECIAL SETUP
How Borderlands 3 crossplay works
Crossplay runs through a free SHiFT account; the Switch version does not connect.
- Create a SHiFT account and link it in the game.
- Add friends through SHiFT and invite them.
Sources: Gearbox Forums · GameSpot
CROSSPLAY
Who can you play with?
These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
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 Borderlands 3 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 Borderlands 3 crossplay need a server or special setup?
Account link required. Crossplay runs through a free SHiFT account; the Switch version does not connect. 1) Create a SHiFT account and link it in the game. 2) Add friends through SHiFT and invite them.
Does Borderlands 3 crossplay work between PC and PS5?
Yes. Borderlands 3 supports crossplay between PC and PS5. Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Does Borderlands 3 crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?
Yes. Borderlands 3 supports crossplay between PC and Xbox Series. Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
Does Borderlands 3 crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?
Yes. Borderlands 3 supports crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series. Crossplay is reported across these platforms using a SHiFT account.
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Sources & verification
The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not an in-game test or a guarantee of uninterrupted service.
Borderlands 3 Crossplay Update
Gearbox forum announcement of the crossplay update.
Borderlands 3 Cross-Play Update Is Live With PS4 And PS5 Support
Press report: crossplay now includes PlayStation.