Yes, PUBG: Battlegrounds supports crossplay, but only partially.
Partially — PUBG: Battlegrounds supports limited crossplay, so only some platforms play together. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.
PUBG: Battlegrounds is available on the following platforms:
| PC | PS5 | Xbox Series | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | No | No | No | |
| PlayStation 5 | No | Yes | No | |
| Xbox Series X/S | No | Yes | No | |
| Mobile | No | No | No |
| Feature | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Crossplay | Partial | Only some platforms play together — see the matrix above. |
| Cross-Progression | No | Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform. |
| Split Screen / Couch Co-op | No | Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play. |
No — PUBG: Battlegrounds does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.
No — PUBG: Battlegrounds does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.
PUBG does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online-only, with each player requiring their own device and account.
Console players on PlayStation and Xbox can play together seamlessly, with full crossplay enabled by default between PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. However, PC players are completely separated and can only play with other PC players. This creates three distinct matchmaking pools: Console (PlayStation + Xbox), PC only, and Mobile only (which is a separate game entirely), to ensure a healthy experience. Voice chat works natively between consoles, though many players prefer Discord.
PUBG: Battlegrounds is an online-only game requiring a constant internet connection. There is no offline mode or single-player campaign available.
PC and console players cannot play together due to balancing concerns with mouse/keyboard controls. This separation exists in all game modes including casual, ranked, and custom matches. There's no workaround or setting to enable PC-console crossplay.
Yes, PlayStation and Xbox players can play PUBG together. Crossplay between these consoles is enabled by default and works across all generations (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).
No, PC players cannot play with console players in PUBG Battlegrounds. PC players are restricted to PC-only servers due to balancing concerns with mouse/keyboard controls.
No, PUBG does not support cross-progression. Your progress, achievements, G-Coins, and cosmetics are locked to the platform you're playing on. If you switch platforms, you'll have to start over with a fresh account.
No, PUBG Mobile is a completely separate game with its own ecosystem. Mobile players can only play with other mobile users (iOS and Android).
Crossplay is enabled by default. To verify: Go to Settings, then Gameplay and ensure 'Cross-Platform Play' is toggled On. You can add friends across consoles using their PUBG ID in the friends menu.
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