Is Apex Legends Crossplay?
Yes, Apex Legends supports full cross-platform play between PC (Steam and EA App/Origin), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. This means you can play with your friends regardless of which platform they're on.
Crossplay was added to Apex Legends in Season 6 (August 2020) and has been a core feature ever since. By default, crossplay is enabled for all players, but you can disable it in the settings if you prefer to only matchmake with players on your platform.
How to Enable or Disable Crossplay
- 1.From the main menu, click the gear icon (Settings) in the bottom-right corner
- 2.Navigate to the "Gameplay" tab
- 3.Scroll down to find "Cross Platform Play"
- 4.Toggle it to "Enabled" or "Disabled" based on your preference
- 5.You may need to restart the game for the change to take effect
How to Add Friends Across Platforms
To play with friends on different platforms, you need to add them using their in-game name (EA ID) or through the EA friends system. Here's how:
Method 1: In-Game Friends List
- 1.From the main menu, open the Friends tab (top-right corner, icon of two people)
- 2.Click "Add Friend" (or press the corresponding button on controller)
- 3.Enter your friend's EA ID (in-game name) in the search bar
- 4.Select your friend from the search results and click "Send Friend Request"
- 5.Your friend will need to accept the request in their Friends tab
Method 2: EA App / Origin (PC)
- 1.Open the EA App (or Origin) on your PC
- 2.Go to the Friends tab and click "Add Friend"
- 3.Search for your friend's EA ID or email address
- 4.Send a friend request — they'll appear in your in-game friends list once accepted
Method 3: Invite via Party (Quick Method)
- 1.If you've recently played with someone, go to the "Recent Players" tab in your Friends list
- 2.Find the player and select "Add Friend" or "Invite to Party"
- 3.This works across all platforms — the recent players list shows players from all platforms
Cross-Progression: Does Apex Legends Have It?
Yes, Apex Legends supports cross-progression as of Season 19 (October 2023). This means your account progress, cosmetics, legend unlocks, battle pass progress, Apex Coins, Crafting Metals, and Legend Tokens are all shared across all platforms when you log in with the same EA account.
Before cross-progression was added, players had separate progress on each platform. Now, you can start playing on PC, continue on PlayStation, and finish on Xbox — all your progress carries over seamlessly.
What Carries Over with Cross-Progression
| Category | Carries Over? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Account Level | ✅ Yes | Your player level is shared across all platforms |
| Legend Unlocks | ✅ Yes | All unlocked legends are available on every platform |
| Cosmetics (Skins/Banners) | ✅ Yes | All unlocked cosmetics are shared |
| Battle Pass Progress | ✅ Yes | Current season battle pass progress carries over |
| Apex Coins | ✅ Yes | Premium currency is shared (except platform-specific coins) |
| Crafting Metals | ✅ Yes | Crafting currency is shared |
| Legend Tokens | ✅ Yes | Free currency for unlocking legends is shared |
| Stats & Trackers | ✅ Yes | Your lifetime stats are shared |
| Ranked Progress | ✅ Yes | Your rank is shared across platforms |
| Platform-Specific Items | ❌ No | PlayStation Plus bonus items, Xbox exclusive skins, etc. stay on their platform |
How to Set Up Cross-Progression
- 1.Create an EA account (if you don't already have one) at ea.com
- 2.Link your platform accounts (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Account, Steam) to your EA account
- 3.Launch Apex Legends on any platform and log in with your EA account credentials
- 4.Your progress will automatically sync across all linked platforms
- 5.You can manage your linked accounts in the EA App or at myaccount.ea.com
Does Apex Legends Have Split Screen?
No, Apex Legends does not support split-screen gameplay on any platform. Unlike some other battle royale games (like Call of Duty Warzone or Fortnite), Apex Legends is designed for online multiplayer only and does not include local split-screen or couch co-op functionality.
Respawn Entertainment has not announced any plans to add split-screen to Apex Legends. The game's fast-paced gameplay and complex UI would make split-screen implementation challenging, and the development team has focused on online cross-platform play instead.
Alternatives to Split Screen
1. Play Together Online (Crossplay)
The best alternative is to play together online using crossplay. Each player needs their own console/PC and copy of the game (which is free), but you can squad up together regardless of platform. This gives each player their own full screen and the best gameplay experience.
2. Share Play (PlayStation)
PlayStation 4 and 5 users can use Share Play to let a friend watch or even take control of your game remotely. This isn't true split-screen, but it allows two players to interact with the same game session. Go to the Party menu > Share Play > Start Share Play.
3. Game Share (Xbox)
Xbox users can set their console as a "Home Xbox" to share digital games with other profiles on the same console. However, this still doesn't enable split-screen — each player would need their own console to play together.
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Crossplay | Cross-Prog | FPS | Resolution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam/EA) | ✅ | ✅ | Uncapped | Up to 8K | Best performance, KBM support, highest settings |
| PS5 | ✅ | ✅ | 60/120 FPS | 4K (checkerboard) | 120Hz mode available, DualSense features |
| Xbox Series X | ✅ | ✅ | 60/120 FPS | 4K (checkerboard) | 120Hz mode, Quick Resume |
| Xbox Series S | ✅ | ✅ | 60 FPS | 1440p | Lower resolution, solid performance |
| PS4 / PS4 Pro | ✅ | ✅ | 30-60 FPS | 1080p / 1440p | Older hardware, lower performance |
| Xbox One / One X | ✅ | ✅ | 30-60 FPS | 1080p / 4K | One X has better resolution |
| Nintendo Switch | ✅ | ✅ | 30 FPS | 720p (docked/handheld) | Cloud-assisted, lowest performance, gyro aim |