Astroneer supports multiplayer for one to four players, using dedicated servers like Minecraft. PC players on Steam can find hosting instructions on Astroneer’s official website. Alternatively, servers can be rented from authorized providers.
Setting up your own server can be complex, especially for new players to multiplayer setups.
The official site provides detailed instructions, including answers to common questions about crossplay between different consoles.
Now available on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, many are eager to know if they can play together across these different platforms. Here’s everything you need to know about playing Astroneer with friends.
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Is Astroneer Cross-Platform?
No, currently, Astroneer does not fully support cross-platform multiplayer, with one exception. Only Xbox and PC players can play together. The Nintendo Switch version, the latest release, does not have this feature.
| Xbox | PC | Switch | PS4 |
| PC | Xbox | None | None |
As a result, Switch players can only connect with other Switch players, and PS4 players cannot join Xbox servers.
To play with friends on different consoles, players must switch to the same platform, except for those on Xbox and PC (including Game Pass).
The Q&A section on the Astroneer website clarifies server connections for different platforms.
PS4 players can join any dedicated server, while Xbox players cannot connect to non-authenticated servers run by friends.
Although both consoles support multiplayer, numerous bugs persist. Given that Astroneer is a new game developed by a small studio, technical issues are expected.
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These bugs are likely being addressed, and more crossplay features might be added in the future.
What is the Future of Cross-platform Play for Astroneer?
Although this limitation is disappointing, the developer may change it in the future. For now, Astroneer players can enjoy solid multiplayer within their own platform, and Xbox and PC players have the chance to game together.
