Is Dead by Daylight Crossplay?

Yes, Dead by Daylight fully supports crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Dead by Daylight have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

Yes, Dead by Daylight supports full crossplay across PC, Xbox One+, PlayStation 4+, Nintendo Switch+. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is enabled, keeping your saves and unlocks synced across platforms.

Note: Crossplay is enabled automatically. Mobile is a separate game and cannot play with PC/Console.
Last verified: July 9, 2026

How to Play Cross-Platform

  1. Open the 'Friends' menu (bottom icon).
  2. Click the 'Search' icon (person with a +).
  3. Enter their full DBD ID (e.g., Name#1234).
  4. Invite them to your survivor or killer lobby.

Platform Compatibility

Dead by Daylight is available on the following platforms:

PCXbox One+PlayStation 4+Nintendo Switch+
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay Yes All listed platforms can play together.
Cross-Progression Yes Your saves and unlocks sync across platforms.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Dead by Daylight Have Cross-Progression?

Yes — Dead by Daylight supports cross-progression. Your saves, unlocks and progress stay synced when you switch platforms.

Does Dead by Daylight Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Dead by Daylight does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Dead by Daylight does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online-only.

Technical Details

How Dead by Daylight Online Play Works

Dead by Daylight features full crossplay across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch through the DBD ID system. 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer. Voice chat works natively between platforms, though Discord is preferred.

Dead by Daylight Solo & Offline Play

Dead by Daylight is online-only. There is no offline mode. You can play solo as survivor or killer, but must be connected to servers.

Known Issues & Features

Mobile version is a separate game and cannot play with PC/console. Crossplay works seamlessly across all supported platforms. DBD ID system manages cross-platform friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can mobile players play Dead by Daylight with PC/console?

No, Dead by Daylight Mobile is a separate game with its own servers and cannot play with PC/console versions.

Does Dead by Daylight have cross-progression?

Yes, Dead by Daylight supports cross-progression through your Behaviour account. Your characters, perks, cosmetics, and progress sync across all platforms.

Can I disable crossplay?

Yes, but only console players can disable crossplay in settings. PC players cannot disable it.

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