Is Risk of Rain 2 Crossplay?

Yes, Risk of Rain 2 supports crossplay, but only partially.

Partial Crossplay Support
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Quick Answer: Does Risk of Rain 2 have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

Partially — Risk of Rain 2 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.

Note: Crossplay is very limited: on PC, Steam and Epic players can play together if both toggle it on, while consoles only cross generations within a family (PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Xbox Series X/S). There's no PC-to-console play, and PlayStation and Xbox never mix.
Last verified: December 29, 2025

How to Play Cross-Platform

  1. For PC: Link your Steam and Epic Games accounts when prompted.
  2. For Consoles: Use the in-game 'Manage Session' menu to invite friends via their platform ID.
  3. Share your 'Session ID' for friends to join your world directly.

Platform Compatibility

Risk of Rain 2 is available on the following platforms:

PCXbox One+PlayStation 4+Nintendo Switch
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay Partial Only some platforms play together — see the details below.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Risk of Rain 2 Have Cross-Progression?

No — Risk of Rain 2 does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Risk of Rain 2 Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Risk of Rain 2 does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Risk of Rain 2 does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through platform-specific services.

Technical Details

How Risk of Rain 2 Online Play Works

Risk of Rain 2 has limited crossplay. Steam and Epic can play together (must enable crossplay toggle). Console crossplay limited to same platform family (PS4 with PS5, Xbox One with Series X/S). No PC-to-console crossplay. Up to 4 players in co-op roguelike runs.

Risk of Rain 2 Solo & Offline Play

Risk of Rain 2 fully supports solo offline play. You can tackle all content alone in single-player runs without an internet connection.

Known Issues & Limitations

Extremely limited crossplay. Steam and Epic must both enable crossplay toggle. No PC-to-console crossplay at all. PlayStation and Xbox completely isolated. No cross-progression. Crossplay toggle can be confusing - both players must coordinate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Risk of Rain 2 with friends on different platforms?

Only in very limited cases. Steam and Epic Games Store players can play together if both enable crossplay. PS4 can play with PS5, and Xbox One with Xbox Series X/S. All other platform combinations are impossible.

Does Risk of Rain 2 have cross-progression?

No, Risk of Rain 2 does not support cross-progression. Your unlocks, characters, and progress are locked to the platform you're playing on. The only exception is a one-way PS4 to PS5 save migration.

Why can't I play with my friend on console?

Console crossplay is not supported. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players can only play with others on their same platform. PC crossplay is limited to Steam and Epic Games Store only.

How do I turn on crossplay on PC?

Open Options, toggle Crossplay to On, and restart the game. Both you and your friends must have it enabled. You can also link your Steam and Epic accounts in Options to invite friends directly.

Will full crossplay be added in the future?

As of 2025, there are no official plans to expand crossplay to consoles or between console families. The developers have not announced any roadmap for broader cross-platform support.

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