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Is Elite Dangerous cross-platform?

Elite Dangerous crossplay

No Elite Dangerous doesn't have crossplay: each platform family has its own players.

PC, PlayStation and Xbox share one galaxy, so the background simulation and community goals are shared, but you can only meet and wing up with players on your own platform. There's no cross-save, though Frontier Support can transfer a commander.

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

PC only

PC

PS4 only

PS4

Xbox One only

Xbox One

Mac only

Mac

Check your two platforms

Quick answers

Can PC and PS4 players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. PC and PS4 players are matched separately.
Can PC and Xbox One players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. PC and Xbox One players are matched separately.
Can PC and Mac players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. PC and Mac players are matched separately.
Can PS4 and Xbox One players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. PS4 and Xbox One players are matched separately.
Can PS4 and Mac players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. PS4 and Mac players are matched separately.
Can Xbox One and Mac players play Elite Dangerous together?
No. Xbox One and Mac players are matched separately.

Elite Dangerous trailer and screenshots

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The trailer plays from YouTube when you press play. Screenshots via IGDB.

Multiplayer at a glance

Online co-op
Yes, up to 8
Split screen
No
Type
MMO

From IGDB's multiplayer data; modes can differ by platform.

Game details

Released
December 16, 2014
Developer
Frontier Developments
Publisher
Frontier Developments
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
Platforms
PCPS4Xbox OneMac
Game Pass
Console (as of October 10, 2026)
Cross-progression
No

Sources

Crossplay changes with patches. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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