Enshrouded Crossplay - Revision history

Ryan: [wiki:wiki-operator] Remove the Xbox release date from the intro and the FAQ (Ryan yes 10/27)

2026-10-28T04:21:37Z

[wiki:wiki-operator] Remove the Xbox release date from the intro and the FAQ (Ryan yes 10/27)

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	Enshrouded isn't cross platform: there's no crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 in Enshrouded 1.0. The game is on PC through Steam and on PlayStation ~~5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version is due in~~ ~~spring 2027~~.		Enshrouded isn't cross platform: there's no crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 in Enshrouded 1.0. The game is on PC through Steam and on PlayStation 5.

	== Crossplay by platform ==		== Crossplay by platform ==
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	;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?		;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
	:Not yet~~. The Xbox Series X\|S version is due in spring 2027~~.		:Not yet.

	;How many players can play together?		;How many players can play together?

Ryan: [wiki:ss-claude-11372] Fixes: wrong or outdated steps, labels and facts corrected, current pictures, dead links fixed, search title and description

2026-10-21T14:13:30Z

[wiki:ss-claude-11372] Fixes: wrong or outdated steps, labels and facts corrected, current pictures, dead links fixed, search title and description

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	{{#seo:		{{#seo:
	\|title=Is Enshrouded Cross Platform? PC, PS5 and Xbox Crossplay		\|title=Is Enshrouded Cross Platform? PC, PS5 and Xbox Crossplay
	\|description=No. Enshrouded has no crossplay between PC and PS5 ~~at 1~~.~~0. Keen's own answer, every statement with dates~~, ~~player limits~~, and which server your group needs.		\|description=No. Enshrouded has no crossplay between PC and PS5. Player limits on each platform, whether Enshrouded is on Xbox, and which server your group needs.
	}}		}}
	<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->		<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->
	Enshrouded isn't cross platform: there's no crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 ~~at the~~ 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-launch-faq-early-access-reward-world launch FAQ] on October 13 says "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch" and that Keen is working on cross-platform play but has "no current estimate on how much time it will take". ~~Right now the~~ game is ~~only~~ on PC through Steam~~. On October 15 it comes out~~ on ~~PC and~~ PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version ~~follows~~ in spring 2027.		Enshrouded isn't cross platform: there's no crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 in Enshrouded 1.0. The game is on PC through Steam and on PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version is due in spring 2027.

	~~Last checked October 13, 2026 against Keen's launch FAQ, Keen's FAQ, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.~~

	~~[[File:Enshrouded-keen-coop-combat-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players fighting a large beast together\|Co-op in Enshrouded. Today every player is on PC. Image: Keen Games.]]~~

	== Crossplay by platform ==		== Crossplay by platform ==
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	! Platform !! Release !! Crossplay !! Players online !! Dedicated servers		! Platform !! Release !! Crossplay !! Players online !! Dedicated servers
	\|-		\|-
	\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| No~~, not at 1.0~~ \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server		\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| No \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server
	\|-		\|-
	\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| No~~, not at 1.0~~ \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/#ps5 Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])		\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| No \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/#ps5 Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])
	\|-
	~~\| Xbox Series X\|S \|\| Spring 2027 \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced~~
	\|}		\|}

	The PS5 player count comes from the PlayStation Store listing: "Supports up to 8 online players with PS Plus". The PC count is Keen's own "up to 16" from its FAQ, and 16 is the dedicated server's slot limit.

	~~== What Keen has said, with dates ==~~

	* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" The same day, Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X\|S to spring 2027. It said "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.
	* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.
	* '''October 5, 2026.''' A Keen community manager [https://www.reddit.com/r/Enshrouded/comments/1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ replied on Reddit] that players won't be able to host a PS5 server themselves, and that there's no crossplay at launch, with crossplay being looked into for a later update.
	* '''October 13, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-launch-faq-early-access-reward-world launch FAQ] answers the crossplay question itself: "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch". It adds: "We are working on bringing cross-platform play to Enshrouded, but have no current estimate on how much time it will take us."
	* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X\|S)". It has no crossplay answer.
	* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.
	* '''The PlayStation Store listing''' (checked October 13, 2026) shows an October 15 release, PS Plus required for online play and up to 8 online players. It lists no cross-platform play.
	* '''The Steam store page''' lists online co-op and no cross-platform play.

	You'll find sites saying Keen called crossplay a "long-term goal". We couldn't find that anywhere Keen has published. Keen's own words, in its October 13 launch FAQ, are that it's "working on bringing cross-platform play" with "no current estimate" of when.

	== What it means for a dedicated server ==		== What it means for a dedicated server ==

	PC players join the Steam dedicated server. PS5 players can't host a PS5 dedicated server themselves, so PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting] ([[Enshrouded_PS5_Dedicated_Server\|how to set one up and join]]). PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers, so order the server for the platform your group plays on~~. PS5 players need PS Plus to play online~~.		PC players join the Steam dedicated server. PS5 players can't host a PS5 dedicated server themselves, so PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/#ps5 Enshrouded PS5 server hosting] ([[Enshrouded_PS5_Dedicated_Server\|how to set one up and join]]). PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers, so order the server for the platform your group plays on.

	~~Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation.~~ Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so ~~moving between platforms isn~~'t ~~something~~ a ~~server can fix~~.		Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so a server can't move a character between Steam and PlayStation.

	Setting up a PC server: [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]].		Setting up a PC server: [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]].

	[[File:Enshrouded-keen-embervale-vista-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players looking out over Embervale at sunset\|Embervale. The same world comes to PS5 on October 15. Image: Keen Games.]]

	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	;Is Enshrouded cross platform?		;Is Enshrouded cross platform?
	:No~~, not at 1.0~~. PC (Steam) players and PS5 players can't play together~~. Keen's launch FAQ says "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch"~~.		:No. PC (Steam) players and PS5 players can't play together.

	;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?		;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?
	:No. There's no crossplay between Steam and PS5 at launch, on a dedicated server or in co-op hosted from the game.		:No. There's no crossplay between Steam and PS5 at launch, on a dedicated server or in co-op hosted from the game.

	~~;Will Enshrouded get crossplay later?~~
	~~:Keen says it's working on cross-platform play, but has no estimate of how long it will take. No date has been announced.~~

	;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?		;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?
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	;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?		;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
	:Not yet. ~~Keen moved the~~ Xbox Series X\|S version to spring 2027~~. Keen hasn't said whether Xbox players will be able to play with PC or PS5 players~~.		:Not yet. The Xbox Series X\|S version is due in spring 2027.

	;How many players can play together?		;How many players can play together?
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	;Will my PC character carry over to PS5?		;Will my PC character carry over to PS5?
	:~~Keen hasn~~'~~t announced~~ cross-save ~~or cross-progression~~ between Steam and PlayStation.		:No. There's no cross-save between Steam and PlayStation. Each character is saved on the player's own device.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Ryan: [wiki:ss-claude-4901] Crossplay: Keen's Oct 13 launch FAQ answer, cross platform wording in title and questions, sources re-checked Oct 13

2026-10-13T19:07:33Z

[wiki:ss-claude-4901] Crossplay: Keen's Oct 13 launch FAQ answer, cross platform wording in title and questions, sources re-checked Oct 13

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	{{#seo:		{{#seo:
	\|title=Is Enshrouded ~~Crossplay~~? PC, PS5 and Xbox ~~at 1.0~~		\|title=Is Enshrouded Cross Platform? PC, PS5 and Xbox Crossplay
	\|description=Enshrouded crossplay ~~for the~~ 1.0 ~~release on October 15, 2026: what~~ Keen ~~Games has and hasn~~'~~t announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox~~, with dates ~~and sources~~, ~~the~~ player ~~limit on each platform~~, and ~~what it means for a dedicated~~ server.		\|description=No. Enshrouded has no crossplay between PC and PS5 at 1.0. Keen's own answer, every statement with dates, player limits, and which server your group needs.
	}}		}}
	<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->		<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->
	Enshrouded ~~has~~ no crossplay at the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. A Keen ~~community manager~~ [https://~~www.reddit~~.com/~~r/Enshrouded~~/~~comments~~/~~1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ said~~ on October ~~5] that there's no crossplay~~ at launch and that Keen is ~~looking into~~ it ~~for a later update~~. Right now the game is only on PC through Steam. On October 15 it comes out on PC and PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version follows in spring 2027.		Enshrouded isn't cross platform: there's no crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 at the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-launch-faq-early-access-reward-world launch FAQ] on October 13 says "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch" and that Keen is working on cross-platform play but has "no current estimate on how much time it will take". Right now the game is only on PC through Steam. On October 15 it comes out on PC and PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version follows in spring 2027.

	~~Checked September 26~~, 2026 against Keen's ~~Steam announcements~~, ~~its~~ FAQ ~~and server documentation~~, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.		Last checked October 13, 2026 against Keen's launch FAQ, Keen's FAQ, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.

	[[File:Enshrouded-keen-coop-combat-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players fighting a large beast together\|Co-op in Enshrouded. Today every player is on PC. Image: Keen Games.]]		[[File:Enshrouded-keen-coop-combat-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players fighting a large beast together\|Co-op in Enshrouded. Today every player is on PC. Image: Keen Games.]]
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	\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server		\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server
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	\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])		\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/#ps5 Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])
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	\| Xbox Series X\|S \|\| Spring 2027 \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced		\| Xbox Series X\|S \|\| Spring 2027 \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced
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	== What Keen has said, with dates ==		== What Keen has said, with dates ==

	* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] ~~the same day~~ put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X\|S to spring 2027~~, saying~~ "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.		* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" The same day, Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X\|S to spring 2027. It said "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.
	* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.		* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.
	* '''October 5, 2026.''' A Keen community manager [https://www.reddit.com/r/Enshrouded/comments/1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ replied on Reddit] that players won't be able to host a PS5 server themselves, and that there's no crossplay at launch, with crossplay being looked into for a later update.		* '''October 5, 2026.''' A Keen community manager [https://www.reddit.com/r/Enshrouded/comments/1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ replied on Reddit] that players won't be able to host a PS5 server themselves, and that there's no crossplay at launch, with crossplay being looked into for a later update.
			* '''October 13, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-launch-faq-early-access-reward-world launch FAQ] answers the crossplay question itself: "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch". It adds: "We are working on bringing cross-platform play to Enshrouded, but have no current estimate on how much time it will take us."
	* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X\|S)". It has no crossplay answer.		* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X\|S)". It has no crossplay answer.
	* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.		* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.
	* '''The PlayStation Store listing''' (checked ~~September 26~~, 2026) shows an October 15 release, PS Plus required for online play and up to 8 online players. It lists no cross-platform play.		* '''The PlayStation Store listing''' (checked October 13, 2026) shows an October 15 release, PS Plus required for online play and up to 8 online players. It lists no cross-platform play.
	* '''The Steam store page''' lists online co-op and no cross-platform play.		* '''The Steam store page''' lists online co-op and no cross-platform play.

	You'll find sites saying Keen called crossplay a "long-term goal". We couldn't find that anywhere Keen has published~~: not the Steam posts~~, ~~the~~ FAQ, ~~the server documentation or the June 25 press release~~.		You'll find sites saying Keen called crossplay a "long-term goal". We couldn't find that anywhere Keen has published. Keen's own words, in its October 13 launch FAQ, are that it's "working on bringing cross-platform play" with "no current estimate" of when.

	== What it means for a dedicated server ==		== What it means for a dedicated server ==
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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

			;Is Enshrouded cross platform?
			:No, not at 1.0. PC (Steam) players and PS5 players can't play together. Keen's launch FAQ says "Enshrouded will not be cross-platform at launch".

	;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?		;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?
	:No~~, not at 1~~.~~0. Keen said on October 5 that there~~'s no crossplay at launch ~~and that~~ it's ~~looking into~~ it ~~for a later update~~.		:No. There's no crossplay between Steam and PS5 at launch, on a dedicated server or in co-op hosted from the game.

			;Will Enshrouded get crossplay later?
			:Keen says it's working on cross-platform play, but has no estimate of how long it will take. No date has been announced.

	;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?		;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?
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	;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?		;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
	:Not yet. Keen moved the Xbox Series X\|S version to spring 2027.		:Not yet. Keen moved the Xbox Series X\|S version to spring 2027. Keen hasn't said whether Xbox players will be able to play with PC or PS5 players.

	;How many players can play together?		;How many players can play together?
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	* [[Enshrouded_Server_Settings\|Enshrouded server settings]]		* [[Enshrouded_Server_Settings\|Enshrouded server settings]]
	* [[Enshrouded_Server_Version_Mismatch_After_1.0\|Enshrouded server Version Mismatch after 1.0]]		* [[Enshrouded_Server_Version_Mismatch_After_1.0\|Enshrouded server Version Mismatch after 1.0]]
			* [https://www.survivalservers.com/news/enshrouded-1-0-release-date/ Enshrouded 1.0 release date and time]
	* [https://enshrouded.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9223654187805-Frequently-Asked-Questions Keen's Enshrouded FAQ]		* [https://enshrouded.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9223654187805-Frequently-Asked-Questions Keen's Enshrouded FAQ]
	* [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded server hosting]		* [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded server hosting]

Ryan: Link the new Enshrouded PS5 dedicated server guide

2026-10-13T17:12:03Z

Link the new Enshrouded PS5 dedicated server guide

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	== What it means for a dedicated server ==		== What it means for a dedicated server ==

	PC players join the Steam dedicated server. PS5 players can't host a PS5 dedicated server themselves, so PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting]. PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers, so order the server for the platform your group plays on. PS5 players need PS Plus to play online.		PC players join the Steam dedicated server. PS5 players can't host a PS5 dedicated server themselves, so PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting] ([[Enshrouded_PS5_Dedicated_Server\|how to set one up and join]]). PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers, so order the server for the platform your group plays on. PS5 players need PS Plus to play online.

	Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation. Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so moving between platforms isn't something a server can fix.		Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation. Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so moving between platforms isn't something a server can fix.
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	;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?		;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?
	:No. PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers. PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host.		:No. PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers. PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [[Enshrouded_PS5_Dedicated_Server\|Enshrouded PS5 dedicated server]].

	;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?		;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			* [[Enshrouded_PS5_Dedicated_Server\|Enshrouded PS5 dedicated server]]
	* [[Enshrouded_1.0_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded 1.0 server guide]]		* [[Enshrouded_1.0_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded 1.0 server guide]]
	* [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]]		* [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]]

Ryan: Crossplay and PS5 servers: Keen confirmed on Oct 5 there is no crossplay at 1.0 and players cannot host a PS5 server; PS5 groups rent one from a host

2026-10-07T18:18:30Z

Crossplay and PS5 servers: Keen confirmed on Oct 5 there is no crossplay at 1.0 and players cannot host a PS5 server; PS5 groups rent one from a host

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	<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->		<!-- SSGAME: enshrouded -->
	Enshrouded crossplay ~~doesn't exist today, and Keen Games hasn't announced it for~~ the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. Right now the game is only on PC through Steam. On October 15 it comes out on PC and PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version follows in spring 2027~~. Nothing Keen has published says PC and PS5 players will be able to play together~~.		Enshrouded has no crossplay at the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. A Keen community manager [https://www.reddit.com/r/Enshrouded/comments/1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ said on October 5] that there's no crossplay at launch and that Keen is looking into it for a later update. Right now the game is only on PC through Steam. On October 15 it comes out on PC and PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X\|S version follows in spring 2027.

	Checked September 26, 2026 against Keen's Steam announcements, its FAQ and server documentation, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.		Checked September 26, 2026 against Keen's Steam announcements, its FAQ and server documentation, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.
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	! Platform !! Release !! Crossplay !! Players online !! Dedicated servers		! Platform !! Release !! Crossplay !! Players online !! Dedicated servers
	\|-		\|-
	\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| ~~None today. Not announced for~~ 1.0 \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server		\| PC (Steam) \|\| Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 16 \|\| Yes, Keen's free Steam server
	\|-		\|-
	\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| ~~Not announced~~ \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])		\| PlayStation 5 \|\| October 15, 2026 \|\| No, not at 1.0 \|\| Up to 8, with PS Plus \|\| Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam ([https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting])
	\|-		\|-
	\| Xbox Series X\|S \|\| Spring 2027 \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced		\| Xbox Series X\|S \|\| Spring 2027 \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced \|\| Not announced
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	* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] the same day put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X\|S to spring 2027, saying "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.		* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] the same day put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X\|S to spring 2027, saying "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.
	* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.		* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.
			* '''October 5, 2026.''' A Keen community manager [https://www.reddit.com/r/Enshrouded/comments/1wy4obj/ps5_dedicated_server_confirmed_for_launch/ replied on Reddit] that players won't be able to host a PS5 server themselves, and that there's no crossplay at launch, with crossplay being looked into for a later update.
	* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X\|S)". It has no crossplay answer.		* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X\|S)". It has no crossplay answer.
	* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.		* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.
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	== What it means for a dedicated server ==		== What it means for a dedicated server ==

	~~The Enshrouded~~ dedicated server is a ~~Steam app~~, and ~~everyone who joins one today is on PC. Keen hasn~~'t ~~said whether PS5 players will be able to~~ join ~~dedicated~~ servers ~~at 1.0~~, ~~or how.~~		PC players join the Steam dedicated server. PS5 players can't host a PS5 dedicated server themselves, so PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host: [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded PS5 server hosting]. PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers, so order the server for the platform your group plays on. PS5 players need PS Plus to play online.

	~~Until Keen says otherwise, plan a dedicated~~ server for ~~PC players~~. PS5 players ~~get online co-op for up to 8 through~~ PS Plus~~, according~~ to ~~the PlayStation Store~~.

	Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation. Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so moving between platforms isn't something a server can fix.		Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation. Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so moving between platforms isn't something a server can fix.

	~~The first place a change would show~~ up ~~is the 1.0 changelog on October 15. Setting~~ a server ~~up for PC in the meantime~~: [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]].		Setting up a PC server: [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide\|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]].

	[[File:Enshrouded-keen-embervale-vista-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players looking out over Embervale at sunset\|Embervale. The same world comes to PS5 on October 15. Image: Keen Games.]]		[[File:Enshrouded-keen-embervale-vista-20260926.jpg\|thumb\|none\|720px\|alt=Enshrouded players looking out over Embervale at sunset\|Embervale. The same world comes to PS5 on October 15. Image: Keen Games.]]
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	;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?		;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?
	:~~Not as far as Keen has announced~~. Keen's ~~June 25, 2026 announcement, its FAQ~~ and ~~the store pages don~~'~~t mention crossplay~~.		:No, not at 1.0. Keen said on October 5 that there's no crossplay at launch and that it's looking into it for a later update.

	;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?		;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?
	:~~Keen hasn~~'t ~~said~~. ~~Every dedicated server guide Keen has published is for the Steam~~ server.		:No. PC and PS5 players can't join each other's servers. PS5 groups rent a separate PS5 server from a host.

	;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?		;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?

Ryan: Enshrouded PS5: dedicated servers are rented from a host (Ryan-approved 10/6)

2026-10-07T05:58:13Z

Enshrouded PS5: dedicated servers are rented from a host (Ryan-approved 10/6)

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Ryan: New: Enshrouded crossplay for PC, PS5 and Xbox at 1.0 (Keen statements with dates)

2026-09-27T01:21:27Z

New: Enshrouded crossplay for PC, PS5 and Xbox at 1.0 (Keen statements with dates)

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|title=Is Enshrouded Crossplay? PC, PS5 and Xbox at 1.0
|description=Enshrouded crossplay for the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026: what Keen Games has and hasn't announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox, with dates and sources, the player limit on each platform, and what it means for a dedicated server.
}}

Enshrouded crossplay doesn't exist today, and Keen Games hasn't announced it for the 1.0 release on October 15, 2026. Right now the game is only on PC through Steam. On October 15 it comes out on PC and PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X|S version follows in spring 2027. Nothing Keen has published says PC and PS5 players will be able to play together.

Checked September 26, 2026 against Keen's Steam announcements, its FAQ and server documentation, the Steam store page and the PlayStation Store listing.

[[File:Enshrouded-keen-coop-combat-20260926.jpg|thumb|none|720px|alt=Enshrouded players fighting a large beast together|Co-op in Enshrouded. Today every player is on PC. Image: Keen Games.]]

== Crossplay by platform ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Platform !! Release !! Crossplay !! Players online !! Dedicated servers
|-
| PC (Steam) || Early access since January 24, 2024. 1.0 on October 15, 2026 || None today. Not announced for 1.0 || Up to 16 || Yes, Keen's free Steam server
|-
| PlayStation 5 || October 15, 2026 || Not announced || Up to 8, with PS Plus || Not announced
|-
| Xbox Series X|S || Spring 2027 || Not announced || Not announced || Not announced
|}

The PS5 player count comes from the PlayStation Store listing: "Supports up to 8 online players with PS Plus". The PC count is Keen's own "up to 16" from its FAQ, and 16 is the dedicated server's slot limit.

== What Keen has said, with dates ==

* '''June 25, 2026.''' Keen announced the 1.0 date. Its [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/enshrouded-10-release-date-reveal Steam post] says "Enshrouded releases out of Early Access on Steam on October 15th!" Keen's [https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/enshrouded-launches-october-15-for-ps5-and-pc-in-spring-2027-for-xbox-series press release] the same day put PC and PS5 on October 15 and moved Xbox Series X|S to spring 2027, saying "achieving the level of quality and performance we expect on Xbox would require additional time". Neither mentions crossplay.
* '''August 27, 2026.''' Keen's [https://enshrouded.com/en-US/news/were-still-cooking-for-10-heres-some-news-you-may-have-missed 1.0 update post] says part of the team was at Gamescom "demoing some of the upcoming changes to the games press, as well as the PS5 version". It also says the full change list comes with the release changelog in October. No word on crossplay.
* '''Keen's FAQ''' (last edited January 21, 2026) says: "We will eventually bring the game to other platforms (namely, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S)". It has no crossplay answer.
* '''Keen's dedicated server documentation''' covers only the Steam server: SteamCMD app 2278520, Steam favorites and Steam's own ports. None of it mentions consoles.
* '''The PlayStation Store listing''' (checked September 26, 2026) shows an October 15 release, PS Plus required for online play and up to 8 online players. It lists no cross-platform play.
* '''The Steam store page''' lists online co-op and no cross-platform play.

You'll find sites saying Keen called crossplay a "long-term goal". We couldn't find that anywhere Keen has published: not the Steam posts, the FAQ, the server documentation or the June 25 press release.

== What it means for a dedicated server ==

The Enshrouded dedicated server is a Steam app, and everyone who joins one today is on PC. Keen hasn't said whether PS5 players will be able to join dedicated servers at 1.0, or how.

Until Keen says otherwise, plan a dedicated server for PC players. PS5 players get online co-op for up to 8 through PS Plus, according to the PlayStation Store.

Keen also hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation. Characters are saved on each player's own device, not on the server, so moving between platforms isn't something a server can fix.

The first place a change would show up is the 1.0 changelog on October 15. Setting a server up for PC in the meantime: [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]].

[[File:Enshrouded-keen-embervale-vista-20260926.jpg|thumb|none|720px|alt=Enshrouded players looking out over Embervale at sunset|Embervale. The same world comes to PS5 on October 15. Image: Keen Games.]]

== Questions ==

;Is Enshrouded crossplay between PC and PS5?
:Not as far as Keen has announced. Keen's June 25, 2026 announcement, its FAQ and the store pages don't mention crossplay.

;Can PS5 players join a PC dedicated server?
:Keen hasn't said. Every dedicated server guide Keen has published is for the Steam server.

;Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
:Not yet. Keen moved the Xbox Series X|S version to spring 2027.

;How many players can play together?
:Up to 16 on PC, which is also the dedicated server limit. Up to 8 online on PS5, with PS Plus.

;Will my PC character carry over to PS5?
:Keen hasn't announced cross-save or cross-progression between Steam and PlayStation.

== See also ==
* [[Enshrouded_1.0_Server_Guide|Enshrouded 1.0 server guide]]
* [[How_to_Create_Enshrouded_Server_Guide|Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide]]
* [[How_to_Join_Enshrouded_Server|How to join an Enshrouded server]]
* [[Enshrouded_Server_Settings|Enshrouded server settings]]
* [[Enshrouded_Server_Version_Mismatch_After_1.0|Enshrouded server Version Mismatch after 1.0]]
* [https://enshrouded.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9223654187805-Frequently-Asked-Questions Keen's Enshrouded FAQ]
* [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/enshrouded/ Enshrouded server hosting]