Can PS5 and PS4 players play Dead Island 2 together?

Yes. PS5 and PS4 are in the same crossplay group.

Can Xbox Series and Xbox One players play Dead Island 2 together?

Yes. Xbox Series and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group.

Can PC and PS5 players play Dead Island 2 together?

No. PC and PS5 players are matched separately.

Can PC and PS4 players play Dead Island 2 together?

No. PC and PS4 players are matched separately.

Can PC and Xbox Series players play Dead Island 2 together?

No. PC and Xbox Series players are matched separately.

Can PC and Xbox One players play Dead Island 2 together?

No. PC and Xbox One players are matched separately.

Is Dead Island 2 cross-platform?

Dead Island 2 crossplay

No Dead Island 2 doesn't have crossplay: each platform family has its own players. PS5 and PS4 players can play together; Xbox Series and Xbox One players can play together.

Dambuster's technical FAQ says Dead Island 2 doesn't support crossplay between PC and consoles, or between PlayStation and Xbox.

Co-op works across console generations (PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Xbox Series X|S).

On PC, crossplay covers Epic and Steam.

The Mac version doesn't have crossplay with other platforms.

Cross-progression: No Progress stays on the platform you played on.

Researched by Mike Johnston · Last checked October 10, 2026

Who can play with whom

Group 1

PS5 PS4

Group 2

Xbox Series Xbox One

Group 3

PC stores: Steam, Epic

No crossplay

Mac

These versions don't have crossplay with other platforms. See the notes above for details.

How to turn crossplay on or off in Dead Island 2

On PC, Steam and Epic players can play together once they link an Epic Games account in the game's options.

Crossplay not working even with the setting on? Check these console and PC settings.

Check your two platforms

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Quick answers

Can PS5 and PS4 players play Dead Island 2 together?: Yes. PS5 and PS4 are in the same crossplay group.
Can Xbox Series and Xbox One players play Dead Island 2 together?: Yes. Xbox Series and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group.
Can PC and PS5 players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PC and PS5 players are matched separately.
Can PC and PS4 players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PC and PS4 players are matched separately.
Can PC and Xbox Series players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PC and Xbox Series players are matched separately.
Can PC and Xbox One players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PC and Xbox One players are matched separately.
Can PC and Mac players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PC and Mac players are matched separately.
Can PS5 and Xbox Series players play Dead Island 2 together?: No. PS5 and Xbox Series players are matched separately.