Gone past those days when you would fret about how you and your friends cannot play an online game together just because you have different gaming systems.
Thanks to the cross-play feature which enables players to have different gaming systems to come and play together in real-time.
Today in this article we will present to you a list of the best crossplay games that are there in the market.
A crossplay game is one that can be played across many different gaming systems. Today in this article we will tell you the best crossplay feature-enabled games that are there in the market and are most popular among the masses. So, without any further delay let us begin with our list.
Best Crossplay Games
Game | Crossplay supported platforms |
Fortnite | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC & Mobile Devices |
Rocket League | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch & PC |
Minecraft | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC & Mobile Devices |
Overwatch | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch & PC |
Among Us | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC & Mobile Devices |
CoD: Warzone | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC |
Forza Horizon | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC |
Halo Infinite | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC |
Mortal Kombat 11 | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One |
Need for Speed: Heat | PS4, Xbox One & PC |
1. Fortnite
With more than 350 million players registered, today Fortnite is arguably one of the best and most popular games that support crossplay over all the major gaming systems.
While there are many gaming modes available inside Fortnite, players mostly prefer playing Battle Royale, Zero Build, Creative Mode, and Save the World Mode.
In Battle Royale, you or your team lands on an island and fights to be the last man or team standing. One of the main and interesting features of this mode is creating different structures using brick, wood, and metal. This mode of the video game is the most popular and most played.
Zero Build Mode is similar to the Battle Royale Mode but without Buildings, this mode was introduced after the Battle Royale.
Creative mode allows you to create your own island. Use your imagination and creativity to create a place for yourself and your friends which runs according to your rules.
In Save the World mode, you team with your friends or other players around the world and fight together against the in-game monsters known as Husks, play this mode and explore countless options that this mode of the game has to offer.
2. Rocket League
Rocket League is yet another popular game with a fairly big player base of around 90 million active monthly players. It is a soccer game which is played with cars having rocket engines. Two teams of 8 are formed and players try to put the ball into the opponent’s goalpost.
It can be played on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch & PC. By default, the crossover option is turned on when you install the game but can be turned off through the settings inside the game. With this Rocket League is second on our list of best crossplay games.
3. Minecraft
If you haven’t heard of Minecraft, then most probably you were living in a den before this time. It is an online multiplayer game with around 170 million monthly active players, which is a lot, and one of the reasons for its such a big player base is the crossover play that this game supports. It can be played on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC & Mobile Devices.
This game offers two modes for the user to play the game- the survival mode and the creative mode.
In survival mode, your survival abilities in the game are tested. By using the resources available, you need to build a home for yourself, craft tools, and deal with the mobs (characters of the game who will disrupt your peace).
In creative mode, you don’t have to worry about the mobs. This mode allows you to express your imagination, you can make whatever structure you like and roam wherever your heart desires.
4. Overwatch
Overwatch is one of the most popular team-based FPS multiplayer online games. This game started supporting crossplay in June 2021 and now it can be played on several gaming systems which include PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch & PC.
Two teams of 6 are made and both teams try to eliminate the enemy team before the other. There are 32 powerful heroes in the game with special abilities from which a player can choose any hero of his choice.
Heroes in this game play one of the special roles of Tank, Supporter, or Attacker. You can choose any hero of your liking, join a team and go on to batter your enemies.
With around 7 million monthly active players, Overwatch is literally over the mind of many players around the world, thanks to the crossplay feature it supports.
5. Among Us
Among Us was released in June 2018, but it really got popular after August 2020. Initially released for Android and iOS devices this game started supporting crossplay only after December 2021 and now it can be played on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC & Mobile Devices.
A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 15 players can play a match in the game. Players have designated either the role of an imposter or a crewmate, up to three imposters are randomly and secretly chosen by the game.
The primary role of a crewmate is to complete all the designated tasks before getting killed by an imposter and the crewmates win if all the tasks are successfully completed before the imposters kill them.
The role of an imposter as you might have guessed is to kill all the crewmates in order to win.
The role of an imposter is certainly more likable and preferable because all they have to do is to kill the crewmates while the crewmates have to find and identify all the imposters and also have to perform certain tasks in order to win.
6. COD: Warzone
The Call of Duty franchise has always ruled the hearts of the video games community. CoD: Warzone was developed by Raven Software and Infinity Ward and published by Activision, it was released on 10 March 2020.
CoD: Warzone has supported crossplay since its release. It can be played on several gaming systems which include PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC.
This game has two gaming modes namely Battle Royale and Plunder. In Battle Royale you can either play in solos mode, where you will be up against 149 other players or you can play as a team, fighting 49 other teams. As time passes the playing area shrinks and those outside of it for a longer time will die automatically. In both modes, your goal is to be the last man or the last team standing.
In Plunder mode, as the name suggests, you have to plunder or loot the maximum amount of cash than all the other teams in an allotted time of 30 minutes. The team which collects $1 million in the fastest time is declared the winner. If no team is able to collect $1 million, then the team with the maximum cash wins the match.
7. Forza Horizon-5
Currently, the most-played racing game, Forza Horizon 5, entered the market on November 5, 2021. This game already has 20 million registered players worldwide, given its recent release date, this number is quite big.
This game is exclusively available for Xbox consoles and PCs only which means that the players can enjoy this fantastic racing game only among Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC.
There are 5 types of racing modes available in the game, namely street racing, drag racing, road racing, cross-country racing, and dirt racing. There is a plethora of cars that are available in the game which are suitable for different kinds of racing modes.
8. Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is the 16th installment of the famous Halo franchise by 343 Industries. This first-person shooter game was released exclusively on 15 November 2021 for the Xbox consoles and PCs, which means it can only be played on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC.
You play this game as a genetically enhanced human supersoldier named Master Chief who fights against the Banished, an organization of mercenary raiders.
With nearly 100 thousand monthly active players, Halo infinite is currently one of the most loved and played FPS games and this number is expected to go only up in the upcoming time.
9. Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11 marked its debut on 23 April 2019. It is developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. This game is actually a sequel to 2015’s Mortal Kombat X.
It supports PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One gaming systems. With a total of 37 playable characters to choose from, Mortal Kombat 11 offers a long list of powerful heroes.
Though it is recommended to play this game while having an internet connection, it is absolutely not a necessity. But yes, there are some features of this game like Towers of Time and the Krypt which are only accessible when you are online.
10. Need for Speed: Heat
Released in November 2019, Need For Speed Heat is another racing game that you must try. With realistic in-game graphics, this game gives you an enthralling racing experience.
You can play this intense racing game on PS4, Xbox One & PC.
The first time you install the game and load it, a screen will splash open asking you if you want to enable or disable crossplay, you can choose the option as per your choice. If you disable it, you will be competing only against the players who have the same console as you.
The game can be played both online as well as offline mode. If you are someone who is playing just for the sake of completing the main objectives, you can complete this game in 13 hours but if you are someone who wants to deep dive into the game and explore all its aspects, it will take you more than 45+ hours to do that.
Overall, it’s a terrific game that is free and worth playing.
Conclusion
Crossplay is actually really beneficial for both the developers and the players, on one hand, the developing company can sell their games to a larger audience, and on the other hand, the players having different gaming systems can compete against each other which also ensures that at any given time there is no shortage of active players. So both sides are at an advantage.
So, that was it from our side, the 10 Best Crossplay Games Available Right Now and we sincerely hope that you liked this list. Thank you for reading the article, stay with us with more such content.