Yes, Valheim fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Valheim supports full crossplay across PC, Linux, Xbox One+. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is enabled, keeping your saves and unlocks synced across platforms.
Valheim is available on the following platforms:
| 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. |
Yes — Valheim supports cross-progression. Your saves, unlocks and progress stay synced when you switch platforms.
No — Valheim does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.
Valheim does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online-only through dedicated servers or join codes.
Valheim features full crossplay between PC (Steam) and Xbox through a join code system. The host creates a server with crossplay enabled, generates a code, and shares it with friends. Supports up to 10 players.
Valheim fully supports offline single-player gameplay. You can create and explore worlds without hosting a server or connecting online.
Steam players must enable crossplay when hosting for Xbox players to join. PlayStation version is rumored but not officially confirmed. Crossplay works seamlessly once the join code is shared.
Yes, Steam and Xbox players can play together using the crossplay join code system. The Steam host must enable crossplay when starting the server.
A PlayStation version is rumored to be in development with crossplay support, but there's no official confirmation or release date from the developers.
Valheim supports up to 10 players in co-op multiplayer on a single server.
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