In the World of Online Games, everyone wants to know which game is Cross Platform and which is not. Regarding PUBG, it is the most frequently asked question: Is Pubg Cross Platform? The simple answer is Yes, PUBG is a crossplay. You can play with your friends together on different devices such as PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5, and Mobile devices.
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What is PUBG?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a multiple battle royal game that was developed by PUBG Studios and Published by Krafton in 2017. It gains popularity all over the world due to its realistic gameplay and 120 FPS Graphics. Its different versions are available for different regions like BGMI for Indian users, PUBG KR for Korean and Japanese, PUBG VN, PUBG China, and PUBG Global. PUBG Global is the most famous version of PUBG with more than 500 Million of downloads (as of 2024) that can be played worldwide.
According to Wikipedia, PUBG has more than 1 Billion users worldwide and grossed over $13 Billion on mobile devices. As of 2024, the original PUBG: Battleground has sold over 75 million copies on PC and Game Consoles, and is the best-selling game on PC and Xbox One.
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Is PUBG Cross Platform?
Is PUBG crossplay? Some people wanted to know this. The simple answer is Yes, PUBG is a cross-platform only between PlayStation and Consoles (Xbox One, PS4, and PS5). Further, PUBG is also a cross-platform between Android and IOS.
In simple words, Android and IOS players can play together. And Xbox and PS4/5 players can play together. In addition, PC players can not crossplay.
| Platform | Crossplay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 | Yes | Crossplay with Xbox One |
| PS5 | Yes | Crossplay with Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One |
| Xbox One | Yes | Crossplay with PS4 and PS5 |
| Xbox Series X/S | Yes | Crossplay with PS4, PS5, and Xbox One |
| PC (Steam) | No | No crossplay with consoles |
| PC (Microsoft Store) | No | No crossplay with consoles |
| Stadia | No | No crossplay with other platforms |
| Mobile (iOS/Android) | Yes (iOS to Android) | Crossplay between iOS and Android, not with consoles or PC |
However, PUBG is not a cross-platform between Mobiles and Consoles, PC and Mobiles, Consoles and PC.
If you and your friend have Smartphones with different Operating Systems, you can play and enjoy PUBG together. You can talk and send messages in-game while beating the opponents in multiplayer mode.
Further, if your friend installs PUBG Mobile on a PC with Gameloop, Bluestacks, or any other Operating System you can play together because of the same version.
Why did PUBG have a limited CrossPlay Options?
Here is the reason why PUBG is not a cross-platform between Mobiles and Consoles, PC and Mobiles, Consoles and PC.
- Balancing Control Schemes: Balancing gameplay between PC players using a mouse and keyboard and console players using controllers can be tough. PC players often have an edge with more precise aiming, which can make the game feel unfair for console players.
- Dealing with Cheating: PCs are more prone to hacking and cheating compared to consoles. Allowing crossplay with PC players could introduce these issues to console gamers, and developers want to prevent that.
- Technical Challenges: Ensuring smooth and fair gameplay across different platforms is technically challenging. Each platform has unique hardware and software environments, making it hard to create a seamless experience for everyone.
Conclusion
At last, PUBG is a cross platform but not for all. You can play with your friends on the same type of device. Like on PCs, Consoles, Android/IOS, and Playstations. If you still have any questions, just leave a comment we will give you a response ASAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, PUBG cannot crossplay between Xbox and PC.
No, PUBG is not a crossplay between PS5 and PC
No, players on Xbox and Mobile cannot Play together.
