Cross-platform play has become a staple of modern multiplayer gaming, and PUBG: Battlegrounds is no exception – at least for console players. While full crossplay between all platforms isn’t yet available, there are still solid options for teaming up with friends across PlayStation and Xbox systems.
Here’s a breakdown of how PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS crossplay works, what’s supported, and what still isn’t.
Console Crossplay (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
PUBG supports full cross-platform play between PlayStation and Xbox consoles. That means players on:
- PS4
- PS5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
…can squad up, compete, and communicate without issue. There’s no need for any special setup—crossplay is enabled by default, but you can confirm it’s on by heading to the Gameplay settings and making sure Cross-Platform Play is toggled on.
How to Add Cross-Platform Friends
The in-game friends system in PUBG allows you to connect with players on other consoles:
- Open the friends list in the lobby.
- Use the PUBG ID search to find friends across platforms.
- Once added, you can invite them to your squad just like you would with same-platform friends.
There’s also a tab for recent players, making it easy to follow someone you had a great match with.
No Crossplay Between Console and PC
As of 2025, PUBG still does not support crossplay between PC and console players. This is largely due to concerns over competitive fairness – keyboard and mouse users typically have more precision and faster aiming than controller players, which can unbalance matches.
So, if you’re playing on PC (Steam or Epic Games Store), you won’t be able to join up with friends playing on PlayStation or Xbox.
Keyboard & Mouse on Console? Still Console Pool Only
Even if you plug a keyboard and mouse into your PlayStation or Xbox, you will still be matched with other console players only. The input method does not affect matchmaking pools, so there’s no way to sneak into PC lobbies that way.
Will PC Crossplay Ever Happen?
As of now, there’s no official word from Krafton about enabling PC-to-console crossplay in PUBG. Given the long-standing divide and the game’s competitive nature, it seems unlikely – though not impossible. Never say never, but don’t count on it in the near future.
Whether you’re playing on a last-gen console or a shiny new Xbox Series X, PUBG makes it easy to connect with friends across platforms – just not if they’re on PC.
