20 May 2024 11:00 AM +00:00 UTC

Is XDefiant Crossplay?

Screenshot of XDefiant player holding flamethrower next to robot with legs. Other players holding guns are in the background.

Is XDefiant crossplay? The majority of new releases feature the ability for you to play with your friends regardless of their platform. Naturally, XDefiant players are hoping they can party up with their squadmates on other platforms with ease.

XDefiant is Ubisoft's free-to-play arena shooter that has all the characteristics capable of seeing it contend with the Call of Duty franchise. With the game finally seeing the light of day, we can take a closer look at the XDefiant crossplay and cross-progression capabilities. Once you're ready for action, check out the best XDefiant guns that you should be using right now.

Does XDefiant Have Crossplay?

Yes, XDefiant features crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, enabled by default on all platforms. This means you can play with players on all of the game's available platforms.

Most Ubisoft titles have utilized crossplay and cross-platform so it's no surprise to see XDefiant following suit - especially as a free-to-play shooter that needs an active player base to thrive. Nevertheless, this will make it a lot easier to team up with your friends and find matches online.

Screenshot of XDefiant player wearing gas mask carrying an assault rifle with two more players in the background.

Does XDefiant Have Cross-Progression?

Yes, XDefiant also supports cross-progression, so long as you are logged in using the same Ubisoft Connect account on all of your platforms. This means that if you play XDefiant on multiple platforms, you can swap between them without worrying about losing your progress.

Having cross-progression isn't something that everyone will be able to take full advantage of, but it's nice knowing that the feature is available in case you ever do end up needing it.

A screenshot of XDefiant gameplay showing the player aiming at an enemy in the distance in a small, tropical town.

Can You Turn off Crossplay in XDefiant?

You can turn off crossplay in XDefiant via the in-game settings menu. Head to settings, then the ‘Account & Network’ tab to disable crossplay. Bear in mind though that doing so will increase your queue times as you're limiting the number of players you can play with.

It's also worth pointing out that XDefiant's matchmaking will filter players based on their input device. So, if you're looking to turn off crossplay because you're a console player worried about facing players using mouse and keyboard, worry not.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about XDefiant crossplay and cross-progression so that you can play with your friends no matter where they are. Now, take a look at the full XDefiant guns list before picking your favorite and heading into the action.

For more articles like this, take a look at our Guides and XDefiant page.

Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

Call Of Duty Expert

Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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