Is Satisfactory Cross-Platform? (2026 Crossplay Status)
Short answer: Partly. Steam and Epic PC players share one multiplayer pool, and PlayStation and Xbox players play together since the console release on 4 November 2025. PC and console cannot play together: there is currently no crossplay between PC and console, consoles cannot join dedicated servers, and saves do not move between Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
Satisfactory Crossplay Compatibility (2026)
| Platform A | Platform B | Crossplay Status |
|---|---|---|
| PC Steam | PC Epic Games Store | Yes (both sign into Epic Online Services) |
| PC (Steam or Epic) | PlayStation | No |
| PC (Steam or Epic) | Xbox | No |
| PlayStation | Xbox | Yes, since 4 November 2025 |
| PC dedicated server (Windows or Linux) | Steam and Epic clients | Yes |
| PC dedicated server | Console client | No (dedicated servers are not available on console) |
How Satisfactory Crossplay Works
Coffee Stain built Satisfactory's networking on top of Epic Online Services (EOS) from the start. Every edition signs into EOS, and an Epic Games account is needed to host or join multiplayer, including on console. EOS handles sessions, friends lists and dedicated server registration, but the PC and console pools stay separate: the official Satisfactory wiki's console release page says there is currently no crossplay between PC and console.
- You can host a session from any platform; invitees on the same side (PC with PC, console with console) join through the in-game friends list or a Session ID.
- Dedicated servers (PC Windows or Linux) register with EOS and appear in the in-game server browser for Steam and Epic clients. Console players cannot use dedicated servers.
- Saves cannot be shared between Xbox, PlayStation and PC. On PC, the Steam and Epic versions use the same save format, so a PC save works in either store's version.
How to Invite a Friend to Your Satisfactory Game
Crossplay only helps once friends can actually join. The flow is the same whether you bought the game on Steam or the Epic Games Store, because both sign into Epic Online Services:
- Set the session to Online. Load your save, press Esc, open Session, and set Session Type to Online (Friends Only or Public).
- Make sure accounts are linked. Steam and Epic players see each other once both have signed into Epic Online Services, and Steam buyers linked an Epic account when first prompted. Linked EOS friends appear in the in-game friends list across both PC stores.
- Invite from the in-game friends list. Open the friends panel, find the player, and send the invite. They accept and drop straight into your world, with no IP address or port forwarding for a hosted session.
- Or share the Session ID. If a friend is not in your list, give them your Session ID and have them use Join by Session ID. This is the reliable path for cross-store friends who are not linked as EOS friends. Console players invite each other the same way, within PlayStation and Xbox.
- For an always-on world, use a dedicated server. A peer-hosted session ends the moment the host quits. A managed dedicated server registers with EOS and stays joinable by Steam and Epic players around the clock.
If an invite fails, the usual cause is a version mismatch after a patch, so confirm both players are on the same build. Also check that the host's session is set to Online and that a strict NAT or firewall is not blocking the connection.
Why the Co-Op Design Helps Crossplay
Satisfactory has no PvP, no leaderboards, and no competitive ranked mode. That means:
- Input parity does not matter. A controller player and a mouse-and-keyboard player are not competing for the same kill.
- Balance patches do not need to consider platform fairness, only single-player progression.
- So the split between PC and console is not about fairness. It is infrastructure: the official wiki describes PC-to-console crossplay as needing large changes and not a current priority.
Mod Support and Crossplay Limits
Mods are PC-only. The Satisfactory Mod Manager (SMM) and the Ficsit.app mod registry exist only for PC, and game mods are not available on the console release, because neither console allows installing outside files.
Since console players cannot join a PC server anyway, mods only shape mixed Steam and Epic groups, and there they are no obstacle: both stores run the same build, so everyone installs the same mod set through SMM before joining a modded server.
Hosting Options for Mixed-Platform Groups
Dedicated PC server (recommended for Steam and Epic groups)
Coffee Stain's Linux dedicated server registers with EOS and accepts Steam and Epic players. Lowest latency, highest factory size headroom, and nobody's PC has to stay on to keep the world alive.
Console-hosted session
One PlayStation or Xbox player hosts directly from the game and other console players join through the friends list or a Session ID. There is no dedicated server option on console, so the world is only online while the host plays.
PC-hosted session
Same as a console host, for Steam and Epic players, with much more headroom. Closing the host's game ends the session, so a managed Satisfactory dedicated server is the better choice when you want the factory ticking 24/7 whether or not anyone is online.
A group split between PC and console cannot share one world today. It needs two: one on PC, which a dedicated server can keep online, and one hosted by a console player.
Common Questions
Can I move my Steam save to PS5?
No. Saves cannot be shared between Xbox, PlayStation and PC: the consoles keep saves on their own file systems, tied to a console user profile. The official wiki notes that sharing saves between console and PC could come later, but it is not possible today.
Does crossplay work on the experimental branch?
Between Steam and Epic, yes, as long as both players run the same experimental build; a mismatch ends in "version mismatch". Console editions only receive stable updates and never meet PC players either way.
Are there any platform-specific features that break crossplay?
No mechanic features differ across platforms. The only differences are input mappings (controller vs keyboard prompts), graphics options (PC has more presets and ultrawide support) and mods, which only PC has. Game mechanics, recipes, and progression are identical; what keeps PC and console apart is the separate player pools, not the game.
Will Coffee Stain ever support PvP or ranked play?
Coffee Stain has stated repeatedly that Satisfactory is a co-op factory builder and PvP is not on the roadmap.
Looking to host a Satisfactory dedicated server for a Steam and Epic group? Rent a Satisfactory server with Supercraft: a Linux dedicated server, registered with Epic Online Services, that players from both PC stores join out of the box.
Related Satisfactory Guides
- All Satisfactory Console Commands
- Adding Mods to Your Satisfactory Server
- Advanced Server Settings
- Configure Server Backups
- Can console players join a dedicated server? Every game compared
Frequently asked questions
Is Satisfactory cross-platform in 2026?
Partly. Steam and Epic Games Store players share one pool through Epic Online Services, and PlayStation and Xbox players play together since the console release on 4 November 2025. PC and console players cannot play together: there is no PC-to-console crossplay.
Can Steam and Epic Satisfactory players play together?
Yes. Coffee Stain unified Steam and Epic accounts under Epic Online Services since launch. A Steam buyer and an Epic buyer can join the same dedicated server or session without any extra setup. Save files are also portable between the two PC clients.
Can PS5 and Xbox Satisfactory players play together?
Yes. Since the console release on 4 November 2025, PlayStation and Xbox players can join each other's sessions. An Epic Games account is needed to host or join multiplayer, on console as on PC.
Can PC and console Satisfactory players play together?
No. There is currently no crossplay between PC and console, so a Steam or Epic player and a PlayStation or Xbox player cannot share a session or a server.
Does Satisfactory have cross-progression?
Only between the two PC stores: a save works in both the Steam and the Epic version. Saves cannot be shared between Xbox, PlayStation and PC, and mods are PC-only.
Can I host a dedicated Satisfactory server that accepts PC and console players?
No. Dedicated servers are not available to console players, so a rented Satisfactory server is for Steam and Epic players. A console group plays in a session hosted by one of its players.