Does ARC Raiders have crossplay? Heading out into the Spaceport or Buried City can be tough on your own. Luckily, ARC Raiders doesn't have to be played on your lonesome. Even in the wasteland, we can all get by with a little help from our friends, but what about if they're playing on Steam Deck, PS5, Xbox, or PC? No matter what console you have, this guide can help you get equipped to defeat rival raiders with a squad.
Before you keep scrolling, it's worth noting that you can encounter some pesky bugs. Be sure to check out our guide to the ARC Raiders Outdated Game Client error to make sure your game is working properly. You can also set up your ARC Raiders Steam Deck gameplay right from the start.
Does ARC Raiders have crossplay?
Yes, ARC Raiders enables crossplay by default as soon as you boot up the game. If you're looking to play with friends, the good news is that you can play with friends on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, desktop PC, or handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Xbox Ally. You will need an Embark ID for it to work, though. ARC Raiders prompts you to make one when you start the game, so don't worry about that.
If you've played The Finals before, Embark Studios' underrated FPS game, you'll already have an account ready to go. To invite your friends, you need to tap or hold down the input for the 'social' tab. It can be found in the bottom right corner of your screen when you load into ARC Raiders.
If you have a DualSense or Xbox controller plugged into your handheld PC, it will reflect the buttons of your chosen accessory. Don't worry if you need to tinker with your Embark ID. There's a handy QR code you can scan below to take you straight to Embark Studios' ID portal.
How to disable ARC Raiders crossplay
Don't want to play in matches with players on other platforms? No problem. To disable ARC Raiders crossplay, you need to follow these steps:
- Go to 'Settings'
- Head to the 'Gameplay' tab
- Scroll down to 'Crossplay' and toggle it to say 'Off'
Once you've done this, you'll only be matched with players on your chosen platform.
Does ARC Raiders have cross-progression?
Yes, ARC Raiders includes cross-progression across all platforms. That means you can play a few sessions on your Steam Deck or ROG Ally, then pick up where you left off on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or desktop PC.
If it's the first time booting up ARC Raiders on another platform, you still need to complete the short tutorial mission. However, after this is done, you'll find all your progress carries over. All of this is tied to your Embark ID, making it handy to play on whatever platform you choose.
That's all you need to know about ARC Raiders crossplay. When you're not playing one of the best Steam Deck games, head over to the Pocket Tactics Discord server to find more players to team up with.