Is Apex Legends cross-platform?
Apex Legends crossplay
Yes Apex Legends supports crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch 2.
PC (Steam and EA app), PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2 all play together, and crossplay is on by default. A party with PC and console players is matched into PC lobbies.
The original Switch version stopped working on August 4, 2026 (Season 30).
On PC, crossplay covers EA app and Steam.
The Nintendo Switch version doesn't have crossplay with other platforms.
Researched by Mike Johnston · Last checked October 10, 2026
Who can play with whom
How to turn crossplay on or off in Apex Legends
Console players can turn crossplay off in Settings > Cross Platform Play; they'll then only match with players on the same platform who've also turned it off.
PC players can't turn it off.
Crossplay not working even with the setting on? Check these console and PC settings.
Does Apex Legends have cross-progression?
Cross-progression: Yes
Progress, cosmetics and Apex Coins follow your EA account, so they carry over to Switch 2 and every other platform.
Check your two platforms
Quick answers
- Can PC and PS5 players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PC and PS5 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and EA app. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and PS4 players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PC and PS4 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and EA app. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Xbox Series players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PC and Xbox Series are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and EA app. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Xbox One players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PC and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and EA app. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Switch 2 players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PC and Switch 2 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and EA app. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PS5 and PS4 players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PS5 and PS4 are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PS5 and Xbox Series players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PS5 and Xbox Series are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PS5 and Xbox One players play Apex Legends together?
- Yes. PS5 and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
Apex Legends trailer and screenshots
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The trailer plays from YouTube when you press play. Screenshots via IGDB.
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Multiplayer at a glance
- Online players
- Up to 60
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 3
- Split screen
- No
- Type
- Battle royale
From IGDB's multiplayer data; modes can differ by platform.
Sources
- How to add friends for Apex Legends cross-play (EA Help) (help.ea.com)
- Apex Legends for Switch to end service on August 4 (Gematsu) (gematsu.com)
- Apex Legends to end Switch service, Switch 2 version to continue (GoNintendo) (gonintendo.com)
- How to turn off crossplay in Apex Legends (Charlie INTEL) (charlieintel.com)
- IGDB entry (release and multiplayer details)
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