Yes, Borderlands 3 fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Borderlands 3 supports full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Gearbox achieved full cross-platform parity in 2022, finally bringing PlayStation into the fold with PC, Xbox, and Mac. While the game does not support true cross-progression (you cannot move a save from PlayStation to PC), players can play together regardless of their hardware using the SHiFT backend system. However, cross-progression is not available at this time.
Borderlands 3 is available on the following platforms:
Borderlands 3 uses the SHiFT backend to facilitate matchmaking between PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam/Epic accounts. Players are identified by their unique SHiFT Display Name rather than their platform ID, allowing the game to bridge different ecosystems seamlessly.
Yes, Borderlands 3 is fully playable solo and offline. You do not need an internet connection to access the campaign or DLC, though you will miss out on timed events and SHiFT key redemptions.
The game supports 2-player split-screen on last-gen consoles (PS4/Xbox One) and up to 4-player split-screen on current-gen (PS5/Xbox Series X). PC does not natively support split-screen without third-party mods.
It is a premier looter-shooter RPG featuring millions of procedurally generated guns. Players select one of four Vault Hunters and battle through multiple planets. The gameplay loop focuses on high-speed combat, skill-tree customization, and grinding for legendary gear.
A known issue is the 'menu lag' when playing in split-screen, especially on older hardware. Key features include the 'Cooperation' mode, which scales enemies and loot individually so players of different levels can play together fairly.
Yes, Borderlands 3 is Steam Deck Verified. It runs well at medium settings, though the DX12 renderer is recommended for more stable frame rates on the handheld.
Yes, full crossplay is supported between PC (Steam/EGS), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac.
No, Borderlands 3 does not support cross-progression or cross-saves. Your Vault Hunter is locked to the platform family where it was created.
No, the Nintendo Switch 'Ultimate Edition' of Borderlands 3 does not support crossplay with other platforms; it is limited to other Switch players only.
Borderlands 3 supports up to 4 players in a single online session across all crossplay-enabled platforms.
While not strictly required for same-platform play, it is highly recommended as it enables the mailing of items between friends and the use of Golden Keys.
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