PUBG, or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is one of the most famous battle royale games in the world, with millions of players across various platforms. But is PUBG cross-platform in 2023?
Can you play with or against your friends on different devices? In this article, we will answer these questions and explain everything you need to know about the PUBG cross-platform.
Is PUBG Cross Platform?
The answer is yes, but only partially. PUBG does support cross-platform, but only for certain combinations of media and only for crossplay, not for cross-progression.
This means that you can play PUBG with or against players on different platforms in some cases, but you cannot transfer your progress or items between platforms.
Here are the details of PUBG cross-platform for each platform:
- PC: PUBG on PC does not support cross-platform at all. You can only play with or against other PC players, and you cannot access your PC progress or items on any other platform.
- PlayStation: PUBG on PlayStation supports cross-platform with Xbox. You can play with or against players on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S, and you can also play with or against players on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. However, you cannot play with or against players on PC or mobile, and you cannot access your PlayStation progress or items on any other platform.
- Xbox: PUBG on Xbox supports cross-platform with PlayStation. You can play with or against players on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, and you can also play with or against players on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. However, you cannot play with or against players on PC or mobile, and you cannot access your Xbox progress or items on any other platform.
- Mobile: PUBG on mobile supports cross-platform with other mobile devices. You can play with or against players on Android or iOS, and you can also play with or against players on PUBG: New State, the new mobile version of the game. However, you cannot play with or against players on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, and you cannot access your mobile progress or items on any other platform.
How to Enable Cross Platform in PUBG?
Enabling cross-platform in PUBG is very easy, and it can be done within the game. Here are the steps to allow cross-platform in PUBG for each forum:
- PC: You cannot allow cross-platform on PC, as it is not supported.
- PlayStation: To enable cross-platform on PlayStation, you need to go to the Settings menu, then select Gameplay, then choose Platform Cross Play, and then select On. This will allow you to play with or against players on Xbox. To play with a specific player on Xbox, you need to add them as a friend using their PUBG ID, which is a unique code that can be found in the Friends menu. Then, you can invite them to your party or join their party and start a match together.
- Xbox: To enable cross-platform on Xbox, you need to go to the Settings menu, then select Gameplay, then choose Platform Cross Play, and then select On. This will allow you to play with or against players on PlayStation. To play with a specific player on PlayStation, you need to add them as a friend using their PUBG ID, which is a unique code that can be found in the Friends menu. Then, you can invite them to your party or join their party and start a match together.
- Mobile: To enable cross-platform on mobile, you do not need to do anything, as it is enabled by default. You can play with or against players on Android or iOS and also on PUBG: New State. To play with a specific player on another mobile device, you need to add them as a friend using their PUBG ID, which is a unique code that can be found in the Friends menu. Then, you can invite them to your party or join their party and start a match together.
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Conclusion
PUBG is a fun and exciting game that can be enjoyed on various platforms, but it is not fully cross-platform. You can play with or against players on different platforms in some cases but not in others, and you cannot transfer your progress or items between platforms.
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