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With the release of RoNsole we will be introducing Cross-play which instead of utilizing Steamworks will be changing over to Epic Online Services to facilitate PC-to-Console cross play.
We will NOT be requiring any players to CREATE, **LINK **or in any way USE Epic accounts (EAS) in order to play with cross-play enabled, additionally you will not be required to download the Epic Games Store platform.
Console and PC players can enable or disable cross play at any time
If an account is linked, players will be able to utilize the Epic Online Services overlay which functions largely the same as Steams’ in-game overlay. Players running the game from Epic Games Store will automatically have their game linked and will be able to utilize the EOS overlay immediately.
Epic Account Linking & EOS Overlay
You DO NOT need to create or link an Epic Games account to use cross-play. However, linking your account gives you access to additional social features via the Epic Online Services (EOS) Overlay.
What You Get With a Linked Epic Account:
- Epic Friends List across platforms
- Friend search and invites from other platforms
- Lobby visibility and party management from overlay
- EOS Overlay (Shift+F3 on PC, Touchpad/View on console)
Without Linking:
You can still play with friends on other platforms
But you cannot add or track them through the Epic Friends system
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Cross-play allows players on different platforms to play together in the same game session. In Ready or Not, this feature is available to all players on:
- Steam
- Epic Games Store (EGS)
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
Mods and Cross-Play Limitations
Mods are allowed on PC but not on consoles. If a PC host uses mods, console players cannot join, even if cross-play is enabled.
Enabling or Disabling Cross-Play
The first time you try to play multiplayer, you’ll see a one-time popup asking whether you’d like to enable cross-play. This decision can be changed later:
- Go to Main Menu > Settings > Gameplay Options
Scroll to the bottom to toggle Cross-Play On/Off
Cross-play can be toggled on or off via the Gameplay Settings in the Main Menu (not accessible mid-game).
Only players with cross-play enabled can join host’s with cross-play enabled
PLEASE NOTE: Some players (especially on Xbox or PS5) might see this option greyed out if platform-level restrictions apply (e.g., parental controls).
Friends-Only Lobbies
You can toggle cross-play during the creation of the lobby as well as the difficulty setting
This setting does not persist and doesn’t change the global cross-play setting
If a player is invited to a cross-play lobby but has cross-play disabled, they will receive a prompt to enable it before joining.
In-Game Friends List
The in-game friends list is always available:
- If not linked, it only shows platform friends who are currently online and in-game
- If linked, it also shows Epic Friends who are online and in-game
Upon first boot after the July 15th update, players will be asked if they want to enable crossplay, as mentioned above, this can be enabled or disabled at any time on the main menu.
Accessing the Overlay:
- PC (Keyboard): Shift + F3
- Xbox: View Button
- PlayStation: Touchpad
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Notes:
You may link only one EGS account at one time, if you wish to un-link and re-link a different account, you will need to wait TWELVE months. However you may instantly re-link the old account.
Be aware that if you are a PC player using mods of any sort [Clientiside skins, AI modifications, etc.] you will not be able to invite console players to your lobby even if crossplay is enabled.
When creating a FRIENDS ONLY lobby, you may disable cross play for this instance of the lobby. This setting will not change your global preference for cross platform matchmaking.
