Gang Beasts is only partly cross platform. The Xbox and Windows PC versions from the Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass) play together online, because Microsoft lists “Xbox cross-platform multiplayer” for the game. The Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions can’t join each other or Xbox, as of October 2026. Developer Boneloaf said in August 2025 that it’s preparing the game for wider crossplay, but hasn’t switched it on yet.
Gang Beasts crossplay by platform
Here’s who can play with whom right now. The answer depends on which store you bought the game from, not just which device you play on.
| Your version | Plays online with | Can’t play with |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S | Other Xbox players and Microsoft Store / PC Game Pass players | Steam, PlayStation, Switch |
| Windows PC (Microsoft Store or PC Game Pass) | Xbox players and other Microsoft Store PC players | Steam, PlayStation, Switch |
| Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux / SteamOS) | Other Steam players | Xbox, Microsoft Store PC, PlayStation, Switch |
| PS4 (also played on PS5) | Other PlayStation players | Everything else |
| Nintendo Switch | Other Switch players | Everything else |
The Xbox store listing names Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with online play for 2 to 8 players, “Xbox cross-platform multiplayer” and Xbox Play Anywhere. The Steam page and the PlayStation page list online play but say nothing about crossplay.
Is Gang Beasts crossplay between PC and Xbox?
Yes, but only for the Microsoft Store version on PC. Gang Beasts joined Xbox Game Pass in July 2021, and at the time Boneloaf announced that the Game Pass version on console and PC would support crossplay, as reported by CGM and LevelUp. PlayStation was left out, and when fans asked, the official Gang Beasts account replied that it was something the team wanted but that it wasn’t feasible at the moment.
Steam is the catch. The Steam copy is a separate version, and regulars on the Steam forums have spent years telling players it doesn’t connect to Xbox. If your friend plays on Xbox and you’re on PC, the version that works with them is the one from the Microsoft Store or PC Game Pass. Xbox Play Anywhere also means buying it once on the Microsoft Store gets you both the Xbox and Windows copies.
What Gang Beasts players keep asking
“I’m on PC, my cousin’s on Xbox. Can we play?”
This exact situation started a Steam Community thread from February 2021. The answer from a forum regular was “not yet”: the crossplay system exists in the game, but every platform has to give permission before it can be turned on. When someone bumped the thread later asking if anything had changed, the reply was still no. That matches the store pages today, as long as “PC” means Steam.
“I’ve got it on Switch. Can my friends on other platforms join?”
A Switch owner asked this in a July 2024 Steam thread, half planning to buy the PC version so friends could join. The reply repeated the same point: crossplay is built in, but Nintendo, Microsoft, Valve and Sony all have to agree before it goes live, and players have been waiting years. The same reply said Steam Workshop maps are unlikely because every platform runs the same version of the game. The Switch owner also mentioned online play felt laggy over Wi-Fi.
“Will crossplay ever get added?”
Asked again in a July 2025 thread, and the community answer was a hopeful “eventually”: the developers have said they want it, but it still hasn’t been enabled. Remember these are forum regulars, not Boneloaf staff, so treat the details as informed guesses. The official word is in the patch notes below.
Is Gang Beasts crossplay coming to Steam, PlayStation and Switch?
It’s planned, with no date. Boneloaf’s Update 1.27 post from August 2025 says the patch included background work toward “planned support for crossplay”, a line also visible in the Steam patch notes on SteamDB. The next post on the official news page, the October 2025 Patch 1.28 security update, doesn’t mention crossplay at all, and as of October 2026 there’s no announcement that full crossplay has launched.
So if you’re buying the game today specifically to play with friends, buy it on the same platform they use, or on Xbox or the Microsoft Store if they’re on Xbox. Don’t count on a future update to connect Steam with PlayStation.
Ways to play together without crossplay
- Local multiplayer. Gang Beasts is a couch game at heart. The Xbox listing gives 2 to 4 players for local co-op and multiplayer, and Steam tags it for 4-player local play, so friends on other platforms can always come over and share one screen.
- Steam Remote Play Together. The Steam page lists Remote Play Together, which lets Steam friends join your local session online even if only you own the game.
- Game Pass. If your group mixes Xbox and PC players, PC Game Pass or the Microsoft Store version puts everyone in the same pool.
Online play on consoles also needs a subscription: PS Plus on PlayStation, per the PlayStation listing, and Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate on Xbox consoles, per the Xbox store.
Is Gang Beasts on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S?
Yes on both, with a difference. The PlayStation page lists only a PS4 version and notes it’s playable on PS5, though some PS4 features may be missing. On Xbox, the store lists Xbox Series X|S directly, and it’s also available through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The official site lists Steam, PlayStation, the Nintendo eShop and the Microsoft Store as the places to buy it.
Frequently asked questions
Can PS4 and Xbox play Gang Beasts together?
No. As of October 2026 PlayStation isn’t part of any Gang Beasts crossplay, so PS4 and PS5 players can only meet other PlayStation players online.
Can Steam and Xbox play Gang Beasts together?
Not as of October 2026. The Xbox crossplay covers the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass version, not the Steam copy.
Is Gang Beasts on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S?
PS5 runs the PS4 version through backward compatibility, and the Xbox store lists Xbox Series X|S alongside Xbox One and PC.
How many players can play Gang Beasts online?
Up to 8 online, according to both the PlayStation and Xbox store listings. Local play on Xbox and Steam supports up to 4 on one screen.
Do I need PS Plus or Game Pass to play Gang Beasts online?
On PlayStation, PS Plus is required for online play. On Xbox consoles, online multiplayer requires Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.
Featured image: Boneloaf
