Yes, Need for Speed Unbound fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound supports full crossplay across PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Crossplay works in all online multiplayer modes including Lakeshore Online, but not in the single-player Story campaign. Players can see platform icons next to usernames. However, cross-progression is not available at this time.
Need for Speed Unbound is available on the following platforms:
Need for Speed Unbound features full crossplay across all the available platforms, using a unified matchmaking managed through EA Connect and EA IDs, allowing all players to race together.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound can be played solo in Story mode and other single-player activities. An internet connection is not required for solo play.
No, Need for Speed Unbound does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer sessions are conducted online through EA's services.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound is playable on Steam Deck with performance adjustments available in settings.
While Need for Speed Unbound supports full crossplay, it does not have cross-progression. Players' progress, cars, customizations, and currency are locked to the platform they are playing on.
No, Need for Speed Unbound does not support cross-progression. Your progress, cars, customizations, and currency are locked to the platform you're playing on. If you switch platforms, you'll have to start over.
Yes, go to Settings and Accessibility, then Game, and toggle 'Enable Cross-Play' off. This will match you only with players on your platform.
Story mode is strictly single-player and doesn't have any multiplayer components. Crossplay only applies to Lakeshore Online and other multiplayer modes.
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