Hero shooter
Overwatch 2 crossplay
Blizzard's team-based hero shooter, playable together across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
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QUICK ANSWER
Is Overwatch 2 crossplay?
Yes. Overwatch 2 is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, Xbox One. Crossplay is documented for 15 of 15 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.
| PC | PS5 | Xbox Series | Switch | PS4 | Xbox One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | |
| PS5 | Supported with conditions | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Xbox Series | Supported with conditions | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Switch | Supported with conditions | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| PS4 | Supported with conditions | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Xbox One | Supported with conditions | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
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.
Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console 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 Overwatch 2 crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay is documented for 15 of 15 platform pairs, for example PS5 ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ Switch, PS5 ↔ PS4, PS5 ↔ Xbox One, Xbox Series ↔ Switch, Xbox Series ↔ PS4, Xbox Series ↔ Xbox One, Switch ↔ PS4.
Does Overwatch 2 crossplay work between PC and PS5?
Yes, with conditions. Overwatch 2 crossplay between PC and PS5 can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Does Overwatch 2 crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Overwatch 2 crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Does Overwatch 2 crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?
Yes. Overwatch 2 supports crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series. Console players need a Battle.net account linked to their console account.
Does Overwatch 2 crossplay work between PC and Switch?
Yes, with conditions. Overwatch 2 crossplay between PC and Switch can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Casual modes work across PC and console; competitive play keeps PC and console players in separate pools.
Is Overwatch 2 free to play?
Yes, Overwatch 2 is free to play. Reported as free to play.
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.
Cross-Play is Now Live!
Blizzard announcement: cross-play for PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch; competitive play is split into console and PC pools.
Overwatch 2: How to crossplay with friends on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch & PlayStation
Press guide to adding cross-platform friends through Battle.net.