Yes, Core Keeper supports crossplay, but only partially.
Partially, Core Keeper supports limited crossplay. PC players can play together across all PC storefronts (Steam, Epic, GOG, Microsoft Store) via dedicated servers as of August 2025. Console players are restricted to their console family. No PC-to-console or cross-console crossplay exists. Currently, cross-progression is not supported, so your saves are locked to each platform.
Core Keeper is available on the following platforms:
Core Keeper supports crossplay between PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Microsoft Store) and consoles (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Nintendo Switch). However, PC-to-console crossplay is not supported. Players can join each other's worlds using dedicated servers or peer-to-peer connections.
Yes, Core Keeper is fully playable solo. You can explore, mine, craft, and fight bosses alone. The game scales content for single players, though co-op makes progression easier.
No, Core Keeper does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer sessions are conducted online through platform-specific services.
Yes, Core Keeper is playable on Steam Deck with performance adjustments available in settings.
The biggest complaint is the lack of PC-to-console crossplay and cross-console play. Many players purchased the game on multiple platforms expecting to play together, only to discover they're locked into separate ecosystems. The developers have stated there are currently no plans to add PC-console crossplay due to technical challenges with different platform architectures and certification processes.
No, Core Keeper has been available for free within the PlayStation Plus subscription (Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers) until the 3rd of February, 2026. Future promotions have not been reveleased as of today.
Only if you're both on PC storefronts (Steam, Epic, GOG, Microsoft Store) using dedicated servers. PC cannot play with console, and different console families cannot play together.
No, Core Keeper does not support cross-progression. Your progress, worlds, and unlocks are locked to the platform you're playing on.
The developers cite technical challenges including different platform architectures, varying certification requirements, and the need to maintain separate update pipelines for each console.
No, Core Keeper does not support local split-screen co-op. It's online multiplayer only, with each player needing their own device and copy of the game.
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