Remnant 2 is highly anticipated as the biggest co-op and shooter game for 2023. However, fans are concerned about the lack of information regarding crossplay support between PC and consoles, and for good reason. While Remnant: From the Ashes was playable solo, it shined when playing with friends. This will be the same for Remnant 2 due to the sheer difficulty of the game and its mechanics. So here is everything we know about Remnant 2’s crossplay support based on Gunfire Game’s announcements and how they handled crossplay for Remnant: From the Ashes.
Will Remnant 2 support crossplay?
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No, Remnant 2 will not have crossplay. A lack of an announcement from Gunfire Games has concerned fans, as Remnant 2 is expected to be the co-0p game of the year, and they want to know if they should pre-order. However, based on how Gunfire handled the release of Remnant from the Ashes, we will assume that crossplay will be implemented at a later date.
With that bit of disappointing news out of the way, we can make some speculations based on how crossplay was implemented for Remnant: From the Ashes after launch, and I’m afraid there is more disappointing news for fans, but I will get to that shortly. First, I want to discuss how crossplay worked when it was released for the first title. First, players who bought Remnant: From the Ashes on the Steam and Epic Games Store platforms could only play with each other. In addition, PC players who bought the first Remnant on the Microsoft store could only play with Xbox console players since the Microsoft servers were isolated. Finally, PlayStation 4 and 5 players could only play with each other.
So, what does this mean for Remnant 2 once crossplay is made available? The two most significant changes are that Remnant 2 is only available on the latest-gen consoles, meaning players who still own last-gen consoles will be out of luck. Additionally, Remnant 2 is unavailable on the Microsoft store, meaning PC players cannot play with Xbox console players. Finally, no announcement has been made if Xbox and PlayStation players can play together through console crossplay.
Remnant 2 not having crossplay at launch is looking like a reality, and things are getting even more complicated when you talk about the ability to play with players from different platforms like PC and consoles. The only thing I would recommend now is to make sure you and your friends agree on which platform to purchase Remnant 2 on, just in case crossplay is not supported or does in a way that would not work for you and your friends. More updates to follow once Gunfire Games makes an official announcement!
Author’s Note: Both the early access and official release have come and gone, but Gunfire Games hasn’t announced if Remnant2 will have crossplay anytime soon. I will update this guide if and when an official announcement is made.Â
