With the seafaring action-adventure game Sea of Thieves now available on PS5, Xbox, and PC, you may be wondering how to use the Sea of Thieves crossplay feature. By following this guide, you’ll be able to set sail with your friends on other platforms.
Many of the threats you encounter out on the open waters will require some backup, so teaming up with other players is a big part of the Sea of Thieves experience. Since Sea of Thieves supports crossplay across PS5, Xbox, and PC, you’ll be able to form a crew with a larger selection of would-be pirates.
After learning how to play Sea of Thieves cross-platform, feel free to take a look at some of our other guides on the action-adventure game before jumping into your next session alongside your crew. We can show you how to do Tall Tales in order or help you get some Ancient Coins.
click to enlargeHow To Play Sea of Thieves Cross-Platform
To make use of Sea of Thieves' crossplay features to play cross-platform, all you need to do is add your friends through the in-game menus and join a lobby together. There's no need to jump into your options menu and change a few settings, just take note of their Microsoft username and add them to your crew.
You should already have a Microsoft account as you are prompted to create one (and link it to your PlayStation account if you're on PS5) when you first start the game. This is also how you can reap the benefits of Sea of Thieves cross-progression, so you can transfer your data seamlessly between PS5, Xbox, and PC, so long as you link your accounts correctly.
If you’re joining an open lobby to team up with random players, crossplay will be enabled by default. You can disable this feature while adjusting your matchmaking preferences before starting a game.
How to Add Friends in Sea of Thieves
Adding friends in Sea of Thieves is a simple enough process, but it’s slightly different for each platform. Here’s a quick rundown of how to do it so you can start island-hopping with your pals.
How to Add Friends on PC
- Open the Xbox app and go into the Social tab.
- Click on the search box and enter your friend’s name.
- Click on your friend’s name to open their profile.
- Press the Add Friend button found on the right side of your screen.
How to Add Friends on Xbox
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open your menu.
- Head over to the Friends tab and select the Add Friend option.
- Look for your friend’s name under the Recently Played With section or find them with the search function.
How to Add Friends on PlayStation 5
- Press the PS button on your controller.
- Select Game Base then open the Friends tab.
- Enter your friend’s name in the search bar and select Add Friend.
And with that, you'll be playing Sea of Thieves crossplay in no time and forming a crew with your friends on other platforms. Now that you’re ready to go treasure hunting with your pals, you might be interested in learning how to get Doubloons or solving the Shores of Gold Tall Tale.
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