Is A Way Out Crossplay?

No, A Way Out does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does A Way Out have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, A Way Out does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Like other Hazelight games, this is locked to platform families (Xbox-to-Xbox, PS-to-PS). Cross-Generation play does work within a family — PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Xbox Series X/S — but there is no cross-platform support.
Last verified: July 8, 2026

How to Play A Way Out With Friends

  1. Friend downloads the 'A Way Out Free Trial'.
  2. Host selects 'Play Online'.
  3. Select 'Invite a Friend'.
  4. The friend joins via the trial version, which unlocks full play while connected to you.

Platform Compatibility

A Way Out is available on the following platforms:

PCXbox One+PlayStation 4+
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op Yes Two players can share one screen locally.

Does A Way Out Have Cross-Progression?

No — A Way Out does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does A Way Out Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

Yes — A Way Out supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.

Yes, A Way Out supports full local split-screen co-op on all platforms. Two players share one screen using two controllers.

Technical Details

How A Way Out Online Play Works

A Way Out supports 2-player online co-op through a free trial system similar to It Takes Two. One player owns the game, the other downloads the free trial. Cross-generation works (PS3/PS4, Xbox 360/One), but no crossplay between different platforms.

A Way Out Solo & Offline Play

A Way Out can technically be played solo by controlling one character, but it's designed for two players and many sequences require coordination that's extremely difficult alone.

Known Issues & Limitations

No crossplay between different platforms. PlayStation and Xbox players are separated. PC players are on their own platform. The free trial system works well but is limited to platform families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PC and console players play A Way Out together?

No, PC and console players cannot play together. Each platform ecosystem is separate.

Does my friend need to buy A Way Out?

No, only one player needs to own the game. The other player can download the free trial and play the entire game when connected to the owner.

Can I play A Way Out solo?

Technically yes, but it's designed for two players. Playing solo means controlling one character while the AI controls the other, which is not the intended experience.

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