Astroneer

Astroneer Cross-platform Information

Xbox One and PC (Win) players can play together. PlayStation 4 players can only play with other PlayStation 4 players. Nintendo Switch players can only play with other Nintendo Switch players.

While each store may cross-play with other versions on the same platform, it cannot play with versions in a different cross-play group.

Can Astroneer be cross-played?

Astroneer offers standard multiplayer co-op and expanded cross-play functionality with up to 8 players when using a dedicated server. Players can collaborate across platforms using rental or self-hosted servers with platform-specific requirements.

Multiplayer Options

• Standard Co-op: Up to 4 players can join a game on the same platform.

• Dedicated Servers: Enable cross-play for up to 8 players when using rental servers (Nitrado, GPortal) or a self-hosted server on a PC.

Platform-Specific Multiplayer Details

1. Steam Users:

   • Co-op limited to friends added through Steam. Use the Steam client to invite or join games.

2. Xbox & Windows 10 Crossplay:

   • Players must use the Xbox party feature to invite friends through the Windows Xbox app or directly on Xbox. Once players join, a house icon confirms the connection.

3. PS4 Users:

   • Can only join co-op games with friends added through the PS4 friends list.

4. Nintendo Switch:

   • Supports local wireless co-op or Internet co-op exclusively with other Switch players. No cross-play options with other platforms.

5. Dedicated Servers:

   • Steam and PS4: Players can rent dedicated servers from Nitrado or GPortal or use a self-hosted PC server.

   • Microsoft Versions: Xbox and Windows 10 players must use dedicated servers rented through Microsoft-preferred providers (Nitrado or GPortal). Self-hosted servers are not supported.

   • Switch: Does not support dedicated servers.

Additional Multiplayer Requirements

• Same Version Requirement: To connect, all players must be running the same game version.

• Unlocked Progress: Progress and achievements are only available to the host. Players joining after milestones will not share completed rewards.

• Performance Note: The host may experience reduced performance due to increased processing demands.

Finding Other Players

• Visit the Official Astroneer Discord server to access multiplayer channels for each platform and connect with others. Players can find details on rented or public servers and self-hosting in designated channels.