Is Borderlands 3 cross platform PS4 and Xbox 2022

Gearbox has secured PlayStation cross-play in Borderlands 3, and the game now has full cross-play between consoles, PC, cloud.

Published Jun 1, 2022 4:33 PM CDT   |   Updated Wed, Jun 22 2022 1:33 AM CDT

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Sony and Gearbox have finally reached a deal to add PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 cross-play to Borderlands 3.

Years after launch, Borderlands 3 has finally received full cross-play between consoles and PC. Gamers are now free to play with each other across Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Steam/Epic Games Store, and Google's Stadia cloud streaming service. Sadly, cross-progression is still not available so if you move to another platform you'll still have to restart from scratch.

Borderlands 3 didn't have PlayStation cross-play at launch due to issues behind the scenes. Older 2021 reports indicate Sony is charging an extra fee for cross-play integration if players were spending more on non-Sony platforms.

Gearbox's third chapter reached a big sales milestone with over 15 million units sold to date, pushing the total franchise to 74 million sales globally.

Is Borderlands 3 cross platform PS4 and Xbox 2022

Gearbox Software has officially made Borderlands 3 full cross-play as a part of a new update released on June 1. It was previously reported that Gearbox Software had planned on making Borderlands 3 full cross-play by this spring. Before the recent update, players on PC, Xbox, and Stadia could all play together, but PlayStation players can now join in on the fun.

Below you'll find all the updates notes, which include cross-play for PlayStation players:

  • Added support for PlayStation Crossplay with other platforms on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5
  • [PlayStation® Only] Added support for Variable Refresh Rate for PlayStation®5
  • [PlayStation® Only] Fixed a reported issue with Director's Cut Behind-the-Scenes videos not playing correctly
  • Various cross-play fixes
  • Fixed a reported issue with the ECHO menu map not showing correctly on ultrawide screens
  • Various performance and stability improvements

Gearbox's Randy Pitchford has been vocal about wanting full cross-play for some time now. Pitchford has previously said in a tweet that it was "inevitable" that Borderlands 3 would have cross-play after Gearbox announced that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands would have full cross-play at launch.

In 2019 when Borderlands 3 initially launched, it was reported that Sony had blocked cross-play for unknown reasons. During the Epic vs. Apple trial, it was revealed that Sony made developers pay a royalty fee if they wanted to include cross-play.

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Is Borderlands 3 cross platform PS4 and Xbox 2022

Cross-Play Details Borderlands 3

Gearbox Software announced FULL Crossplay for Borderlands 3. You will be able to play with all your friends without regarding which platform they play on. Previously, Playstation owners were left on the side as the parties involved couldn’t agree on the terms. The wait is over as PlayStation owners can now join the larger Borderlands 3 community.

Crossplay is now available for players on Xbox, Stadia, Steam, and Epic! This feature is made possible by Gearbox Software’s own SHiFT Matchmaking. Once you boot up the game you will be greeted by an opt-in window to enable this feature.

PlayStation owners are not included in this update just yet. Gearbox Software is still devoted to connecting the PlayStation family with Crossplay, however, due to REASONS, they couldn’t package it with the June 24, 2021 update.

Cross-Platform Loot

There is an in-game mail system in Borderlands 3 that allows you to send items to your friends. While you cannot directly play with your friends on other platforms it is possible to send them loot. By using Gearbox’s own SHiFT system items can be transferred from 1 player to another. As SHiFT continues to evolve, I can see Gearbox use this tech to make cross-play a reality.

Borderlands 3 Cross-Platform PC Details

If you are going to play Borderlands 3 on PC you don’t have to worry about the EPIC exclusivity deal. All the players can matchmake with each other regardless of the store they used. This news comes from EPIC CEO, Tim Sweeney, on twitter [1] [2].

How will cross-play work on PC between Steam and the Epic Games Store?

Borderlands 3 supports PC Cross-Play between Steam and the Epic Games Store with the power of SHiFT Matchmaking. When launching Borderlands 3 for the first time on Steam, and on Epic after installing a new patch, you’ll be greeted by a “PC Cross-Play” screen and the option to enable or disable this feature. A pre-existing SHiFT account is not required to participate in Cross-Play.

Enabling PC Cross-Play lets you join game sessions with players on Steam or Epic Game Store through Matchmaking and Game Invites. Disabling this feature will restrict you to playing with other people on the same PC platform as you. You can choose to enable or disable this feature at any time via the Options menu, under the General section of the Network & Social menu.

Regardless of whether you chose to enable or disable PC Cross-Play, you’ll be prompted to set a PC Cross-Play Display Name, which is required for the new SHiFT Matchmaking functionality. Your PC Cross-Play Display Name must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a unique name not already in use by another Borderlands 3 player
  • Must be between 3-16 characters long
  • Must start with a letter, and is limited to a-z, A-Z, 0-9, or non-consecutive underscore, hyphen, or period/full-stop characters

You can change your display name on your personal account page on the SHiFT website, or in Borderlands 3 via the Social menu option from the main menu or pause menu. Simply click Social, switch to the SHiFT tab, and change your PC Cross-Play Display Name in the Account Details section.

Can Xbox and PS4 play together on Borderlands 3?

Let's make some mayhem together! Years after launch, Borderlands 3 has finally received full cross-play between consoles and PC. Gamers are now free to play with each other across Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Steam/Epic Games Store, and Google's Stadia cloud streaming service.

Is Borderlands 3 fully cross platform?

ICYMI, #Borderlands 3 is getting full crossplay across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC later this Spring! Keep an eye out for the exact date soon. While many titles offer cross-play between PlayStation and other consoles, it appears that Sony was charging developers for the feature.

Is Borderlands 3 cross platform PS4 and PC 2022?

ICYMI, #Borderlands 3 is getting full crossplay across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC later this Spring!

Why is Borderlands 3 Crossplay not working?

How to enable crossplay on Borderlands 3? Ensure that you have the latest version of Borderlands 3 on your system and go to the game's starting screen. Go to the game starting page and select opt-in to turn on crossplay. If you didn't see crossplay on the home screen, go to Options and select Network & Socials.