Survival
Valheim crossplay
A Viking survival and exploration game where PC, Xbox and PlayStation players can share a world on a crossplay-enabled server.
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QUICK ANSWER
Is Valheim crossplay?
Yes, but only with extra setup. Valheim is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | |
| PS5 | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions | |
| Xbox Series | Supported with conditions | Supported with conditions |
Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.
SPECIAL SETUP
How Valheim crossplay works
Players on different platforms meet on a server that was started with the crossplay option turned on.
- Start (or rent) a Valheim dedicated server and enable the crossplay option (the -crossplay launch argument).
- Share the join code or address with your friends.
- Everyone joins from the in-game server list or the join-by-code option, whatever the platform.
Sources: LogicServers · WinterNode
CROSSPLAY
Who can you play with?
These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.
Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
Beyond crossplay
Additional features — research pending (10)
Cross-save
Not verified yetNo reviewed evidence for this field yet.
Cross-progression
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Split-screen
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Couch co-op
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Controller support
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Steam Deck
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GeForce NOW
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Cloud gaming
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Dedicated server
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Player count
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valheim crossplay?
Yes, but only with extra setup. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ PS5, PC ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ Xbox Series.
Does Valheim crossplay need a server or special setup?
Needs a server. Players on different platforms meet on a server that was started with the crossplay option turned on. 1) Start (or rent) a Valheim dedicated server and enable the crossplay option (the -crossplay launch argument). 2) Share the join code or address with your friends. 3) Everyone joins from the in-game server list or the join-by-code option, whatever the platform.
Does Valheim crossplay work between PC and PS5?
Yes, with conditions. Valheim crossplay between PC and PS5 can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
Does Valheim crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Valheim crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
Does Valheim crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?
Yes, with conditions. Valheim crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. Reported: crossplay works when the world runs on a server started with the crossplay option; the host then shares the join code or address.
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.
How to enable crossplay on your Valheim server
Hosting guide: crossplay needs the -crossplay launch argument on the server.
Valheim Crossplay Server: How to Play Across PC, Xbox, PS5
Guide: the crossplay flag switches to the PlayFab backend so players from any platform can join.