Adventure
Sea of Thieves crossplay
Bring a crew from PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series onto the same seas. Account linking and matchmaking preferences affect the setup.
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QUICK ANSWER
Is Sea of Thieves crossplay?
Yes. Sea of Thieves is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 platform pairs.
| PC | PS5 | Xbox Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Supported, with extra requirements | Supported, with extra requirements | |
| PS5 | Supported, with extra requirements | Supported, with extra requirements | |
| Xbox Series | Supported, with extra requirements | Supported, with extra requirements |
- ✓Supported, extra requirements apply (see the notes below)
CROSSPLAY
Who can you play with?
These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.
Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
Beyond crossplay
Cross-progression
Check conditionsLinked accounts share pirate progression, with some platform-exclusive cosmetics excluded.
Applies to: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SController support
Check conditionsSteam lists partial controller support for its PC version. Other stores and platforms are not covered by this claim.
Applies to: PCAdditional features — research pending (8)
Cross-save
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.
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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers based on the sources we reviewed. Missing evidence never means a feature is unsupported.
Did not find your answer?Send us a question or correctionIs Sea of Thieves crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ PS5, PC ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ Xbox Series.
Does Sea of Thieves crossplay work between PC and PS5?
Yes, with conditions. Sea of Thieves crossplay between PC and PS5 can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
Does Sea of Thieves crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Sea of Thieves crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
Does Sea of Thieves crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Sea of Thieves crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Allow crossplay in matchmaking preferences. PS5 multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus; link your Microsoft account.
What about Cross-progression in Sea of Thieves?
Supported with conditions. Linked accounts share pirate progression, with some platform-exclusive cosmetics excluded.
What about Controller support in Sea of Thieves?
Supported with conditions. Steam lists partial controller support for its PC version. Other stores and platforms are not covered by this claim.
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.
Sea of Thieves on PS5 — Your Questions Answered
Explains cross-platform invites, account-linked progression and console subscription requirements.
Steam — PC feature listing
PC storefront feature flags. These are not evidence of console crossplay.