Is Hela Crossplay?

No, Hela does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Hela have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Hela 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: Hela (full title Hela: of Mice & Magic) is a cozy co-op adventure due in Q4 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, day one on Xbox Game Pass. Online co-op for up to four players and two-player local split-screen are confirmed, but no official crossplay statement has been made at the time of writing.
Last verified: September 4, 2026

How to Play Hela With Friends

  1. Hela is due in Q4 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, day one on Xbox Game Pass, with no exact date at the time of writing.
  2. You will be able to play solo, in two-player local split-screen, or in online co-op for up to 4 players.
  3. Playing alone, the Shade System lets you create magical copies of yourself to solve puzzles together.
  4. Since crossplay has not been announced, plan to be on the same platform as your friends for now.

Platform Compatibility

Hela is available on the following platforms:

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SNintendo Switch 2
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 Hela Have Cross-Progression?

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

Nothing has been announced about cross-progression or cross-save at the time of writing. With the game unreleased and crossplay unconfirmed, expect details closer to launch.

Does Hela Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

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

Yes. Hela supports two-player local split-screen, alongside online co-op for up to four players.

Technical Details

How Hela Co-Op Works

Hela (full title: Hela: of Mice & Magic) is a cozy co-op adventure where up to four players explore as brave little mice, helping a kind witch and the village she watches over in a world inspired by northern Sweden's Norrland region. You can play solo, in two-player local split-screen, or in online co-op for up to four players. Whether different platforms will be able to play together has not been announced at the time of writing.

Can You Play Hela Solo?

Yes. The Shade System lets solo players create magical copies of themselves to solve puzzles and interact with the world, so the full adventure is playable alone.

Is Hela on Game Pass?

Yes. Hela: of Mice & Magic launches day one on Xbox Game Pass in Q4 2026, alongside PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC releases.

Hela Release & Developer

Hela is the debut game of Windup Games, a Swedish studio founded by veterans of Unravel Two. It is due in Q4 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 (day one on Xbox Game Pass), with over a million wishlists and no exact release date at the time of writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hela have crossplay?

Crossplay has not been announced at the time of writing. Online co-op for up to four players is confirmed, but Windup Games has not said whether different platforms will be able to play together.

When does Hela release?

Hela is due in Q4 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, day one on Xbox Game Pass. No exact date has been announced at the time of writing.

How many players is Hela co-op?

Up to four players online, or two players in local split-screen. Solo play is fully supported through the Shade System, which lets you create magical copies of yourself.

What is Hela: of Mice & Magic?

That's the game's full title — Hela: of Mice & Magic is the same cozy co-op mouse adventure, listed as 'Hela' on the official site and 'Hela: of Mice & Magic' on Steam and PlayStation Store.

Is Hela on Game Pass?

Yes. It launches day one on Xbox Game Pass in Q4 2026.

Can I play Hela alone?

Yes. The Shade System lets you create magical copies of yourself to solve co-op puzzles solo, so the whole adventure works single-player.

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