Satisfactory finally lets PC and console players build factories together, with two catches
Satisfactory players on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can now build factories together. The crossplay update connects Steam and Epic Games Store players with both console versions, but there are two restrictions to check before inviting friends.
Everyone taking part in crossplay needs a free Epic Games account, and dedicated servers are currently available only on PC. Cross-platform groups therefore cannot use a dedicated server for their shared session.
How to get a cross-platform factory running
Coffee Stain says its crossplay update uses Epic Online Services for the cross-platform friends list and multiplayer connection. Players need to link the account used on their platform to an Epic account, then add their friends on Epic as well as on their existing platform.
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Once the accounts are connected, a friend's session should appear in the Join Game menu. If it does not, the studio recommends checking profile privacy settings or fully restarting the game and device. Players can also try joining through their platform's friends list.
Steam players who only play solo, or who use Steam's backend to play with other Steam users, do not need an Epic account for those sessions. Console multiplayer and crossplay use the Epic backend.
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Existing saves stay with the session host
Crossplay does not add cross-progression. A saved factory remains on the host's platform, so joining a friend's PC world on a console does not transfer that save to the console.
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Mods add another limitation. Every participant needs the same mods in a modded multiplayer session, and the studio says consoles do not currently support mods. Crossplay with a console player must therefore use an unmodded session.
The update also includes fixes for vehicle pathing and several crashes, alongside changes to the game's telemetry system. Players will see a one-time prompt about sharing gameplay data and can change their choice later in the options menu.
