Is PUBG Cross-Platform? Crossplay Guide 2026
In 2026, PUBG: Battlegrounds still supports crossplay—but not everyone can queue together. Most of the confusion stems from PUBG using separate matchmaking ecosystems based on where it’s played.
In this guide, we’ll answer PUBG cross-platform questions and delve deeper into platform combinations such as PS5 and PC, including the current-gen console shift.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds Cross-Platform in 2026?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is available across multiple platforms, but its crossplay support is limited. In practice, crossplay works only between current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S). PC remains in its own matchmaking pool, and PUBG Mobile stays in a separate, mobile-only system (emulators aside).
Note: PUBG Console is now current-gen only. Support for PS4 and Xbox One ended after the November 13, 2025, maintenance, leaving PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as the supported console platforms.
PUBG Crossplay Compatibility
| Platform | Play with PS5 | Play with Xbox Series X|S | Play with PC | Play with Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PC (Steam/Epic) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mobile (iOS/Android) | No | No | No | Yes |
What Is PUBG Crossplay?
In PUBG, crossplay usually means cross-console matchmaking and partying (PlayStation ↔ Xbox), not full cross-platform across PC and mobile.
It also helps to separate terms:
- Crossplay / cross-platform play: playing matches together
- Cross-progression: carrying items/progress across platforms
How To Enable Crossplay In PUBG
On consoles, crossplay is typically enabled, but can be toggled in settings. To turn on crossplay in PUBG on console, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings from the lobby/menu
- Go to Gameplay
- Find Cross-Platform Play
- Set it to On
Turning it off can lead to longer queues because matchmaking becomes more limited.
How To Add Cross-Platform Friends In PUBG (PS5 ↔ Xbox)
Cross-console parties have been supported for years, so PS and Xbox players can squad up through PUBG’s in-game social features. You can follow these steps:
- Open the in-game Friends/Social tab
- Search the player by in-game name
- Add them, then invite to the party
PUBG Cross-Progression Explained
PUBG does not offer cross-progression the way some other live-service shooters do. Moving from PC to console (or PlayStation to Xbox) doesn’t carry over cosmetics and progress.
After the November 2025 update, console transition, existing console account data, and purchased items are preserved, and players can continue on PS5/Xbox Series X|S without a separate transfer process.
| Move | Progress/items carry? | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| PS4/Xbox One → PS5/Series X|S | Yes | Account data preserved after the 2025 transition |
| PC ↔ Console | No | Separate game system |
| Mobile ↔ PC/Console | No | Separate game system |
How To Play PUBG Cross-Platform On PC
When cross-platform refers to PC and console sharing the same PUBG lobbies, it’s not available in 2026. PC matchmaking runs in its own pool, separate from console players.
For PC-only cross-platform play, the situation is better. Players on Steam and the Epic Games Store use the same PC servers, so they can squad up and queue together without being split by launcher.
FAQs
Can PC players and PS5 players play PUBG together?
No. PC and console are split into different matchmaking pools in PUBG.
Can I play PUBG on PS4?
No, and as of November 13, 2025, PUBG Console is no longer playable on PS4.
Is PUBG crossplay in 2026?
Yes for consoles (now current-gen only), no for PC↔console, and no for mobile↔PC/console.
Is PUBG cross-platform with PC?
No. PC does not crossplay into console matches, and console players can’t queue into PC lobbies either. That covers the big, long-tail questions in one move: can PC players play with console players in PUBG? → no.
Is PUBG Mobile cross-platform?
Yes, but only within mobile. PUBG Mobile crossplay is iOS ↔ Android, and it does not connect to PUBG on PC/console.
