Is Elden Ring cross-platform?
Elden Ring crossplay
No Elden Ring 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.
Co-op and invasions only work within one platform family: PS4 with PS5, and Xbox One with Xbox Series X|S. PC (Steam only) players only meet other PC players.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version (Tarnished Edition, released August 28, 2026, with Shadow of the Erdtree included) is also separate: Switch 2 players only meet other Switch 2 players, and online play needs Nintendo Switch Online.
Researched by Mike Johnston · Last checked October 10, 2026
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Quick answers
- Can PS5 and PS4 players play Elden Ring together?
- Yes. PS5 and PS4 are in the same crossplay group.
- Can Xbox Series and Xbox One players play Elden Ring together?
- Yes. Xbox Series and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group.
- Can PC and PS5 players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PC and PS5 players are matched separately.
- Can PC and PS4 players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PC and PS4 players are matched separately.
- Can PC and Xbox Series players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PC and Xbox Series players are matched separately.
- Can PC and Xbox One players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PC and Xbox One players are matched separately.
- Can PC and Switch 2 players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PC and Switch 2 players are matched separately.
- Can PS5 and Xbox Series players play Elden Ring together?
- No. PS5 and Xbox Series players are matched separately.
Elden Ring 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 3
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 3
- Split screen
- No
From IGDB's multiplayer data; modes can differ by platform.
Sources
- ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (Nintendo) (nintendo.com)
- Elden Ring crossplay: is there cross-platform multiplayer? (TechRadar) (techradar.com)
- Elden Ring crossplay (GameRevolution) (gamerevolution.com)
- IGDB entry (release and multiplayer details)
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