Wondering if you can squad up with friends who play Apex Legends on a different platform than you? The answer is yes — Apex Legends does Support full crossplay, and it’s one of the best features of the game for keeping squads connected no matter where they’re playing from.

Here’s everything you need to know about how crossplay works in Apex Legends, how to enable or disable it, and how to add friends across platforms.

Is Apex Legends Crossplay?

Yes, Apex Legends is 100% crossplay compatible.

That means whether you’re on:

  • PlayStation 4 or 5
  • Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC (EA App or Steam)

You can party up and play with your friends across all supported platforms. Crossplay is enabled by default, but here’s how to manually adjust the setting if needed.

How to Enable or Disable Crossplay in Apex Legends

On Console (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch):

  1. Open Apex Legends and head to the main lobby.
  2. Look in the bottom right corner for the gear icon and press the buttonassigned to open Settings.
  3. Navigate to the “Gameplay” tab.
  4. Scroll down until you see “Cross Platform Play” near the bottom of the list.
  5. Make sure it’s set to “Enabled” if you want to play with friends on other platforms.
  6. You can also set it to “Disabled” if you prefer matchmaking only with your console’s player base.

🎮 Tip: On console, use your right analog stick to scroll through the options.

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On PC:

  • Crossplay is always enabled and cannot be turned off.
  • You’ll always be matchmade with console players or PC players depending on your party’s makeup.

How to Add Friends on Other Platforms

  1. From the main menu, open the Friends tab.
  2. Click “Find Friend”.
  3. Type in your friend’s EA Public ID.
  4. You can also adjust privacy settings to be discoverable via:
    • Email
    • PSN ID
    • Xbox Gamertag
    • Nintendo nickname

Once your friend accepts the request, you’ll be able to join each other’s lobbies, invite to parties, and drop into matches together.

Can I Disable Crossplay to Avoid PC Players?

Yes — if you’re on console, you can disable crossplay through the gameplay settings. This will limit your lobbies to Players on the same console family as you (PlayStation vs. Xbox/Switch). Keep in mind, disabling crossplay may increase queue times depending on your region.

Why Is Crossplay a Big Deal?

Crossplay keeps squads together, queue times low, and ensures healthy matchmaking across all regions. Whether your friends are console-only or PC warriors, Apex Legends makes it easy to team up and dominate the Outlands together.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apex Legends Crossplay

Is Apex Legends crossplay compatible?

Yes. Apex Legends supports full crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

How do I enable or disable crossplay on console?

Go to Settings > Gameplay Tab > Scroll to ‘Cross Platform Play’ and set it to Enabled or Disabled.

Can I turn off crossplay on PC?

No. Crossplay is always enabled on PC and cannot be disabled.

How do I add friends from another platform?

Open the Friends tab, click ‘Find Friend,’ and enter their EA ID. You can also use PSN ID, Xbox Gamertag, or Nintendo nickname.

Will turning off crossplay reduce lag or cheaters?

It may reduce encounters with PC players, but turning off crossplay may increase queue times and does not guarantee improved performance.

Does crossplay support voice chat?

Yes. Cross-platform squads can communicate using in-game voice chat.