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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&nbsp;5.
 
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
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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 || 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/#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])
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| Xbox Series X&#124;S || Spring 2027 || Not announced || Not announced || Not announced
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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&nbsp;and&nbsp;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.


;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&nbsp;own&nbsp;device.


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

Latest revision as of 20:21, 27 October 2026

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

Platform Release Crossplay Players online Dedicated servers
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 Up to 8, with PS Plus Yes, rented from a host. No crossplay with Steam (Enshrouded PS5 server hosting)

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: Enshrouded PS5 server hosting (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.

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: Enshrouded dedicated server setup guide.

Questions

Is Enshrouded cross platform?
No. PC (Steam) players and PS5 players can't play together.
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.
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: Enshrouded PS5 dedicated server.
Is Enshrouded on Xbox?
Not yet.
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?
No. There's no cross-save between Steam and PlayStation. Each character is saved on the player's own device.

See also

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