Is DayZ Crossplay?

No, DayZ does not support crossplay.

No Crossplay
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Quick Answer: Does DayZ have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, DayZ does not support crossplay at this time. No Crossplay is available. However, the game supports Cross Generation, allowing players on older and newer console generations of the same family to play together. Since there is no cross-platform support, cross-progression is also unavailable.

Last verified: October 26, 2025

How to Play DayZ With Friends

  1. Ensure you and your friend are on the same platform family.
  2. Open the Server Browser.
  3. Pick a community or official server with a distinct name.
  4. Join the server simultaneously and meet up in-game (use a map like iZurvive).

Available Platforms

DayZ is available on the following platforms:

PC
Xbox One+
PlayStation 4+

Technical Details

How DayZ Online Play Works

DayZ is an online-only survival game. Players join servers (official or community-hosted) and survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Each platform has its own separate servers. Cross-generation works within console families.

DayZ Solo & Offline Play

DayZ is online-only and requires an internet connection. There is no offline mode. You can play solo on servers, but must be connected.

DayZ Local Co-Op & Split Screen

DayZ does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through servers.

Known Issues & Limitations

No crossplay between any platforms. Each platform ecosystem is completely isolated. Server availability and population varies by platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PlayStation and Xbox players play DayZ together?

No, PlayStation and Xbox players cannot play together. Each platform has separate servers.

Can PC and console players play together?

No, PC players are on completely separate servers from consoles.

Can I play DayZ offline?

No, DayZ requires an online connection to play. There is no offline mode.

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