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Is Borderlands 3 cross-platform? Crossplay explained for PS5, Xbox, and PC

Borderlands 3 supports full crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, and PC, though cross-save is a separate issue

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Yes. Borderlands 3 supports cross-platform play across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Crossplay runs through SHiFT Matchmaking, and players are prompted to enable it and create a Crossplay Display Name when they first launch the game.

Borderlands set the template for a loot-shooter, arguably giving rise to the likes of Destiny and its sequel, and while Borderlands 4 is out as of September 2025, Borderlands 3 remains a popular title – not least because it offers plenty of mayhem and diverse character-building potential for a fraction of the price.

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That makes it easier than ever to squad up with friends for co-op sessions (or even playing the entire campaign), but can you play alongside players on other platforms through cross-platform play? Or are you stuck with a smaller pool of players? We’ve got you covered.

Borderlands 3 cross-platform support at a glance

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Borderlands 3 supports crossplay across these platforms:

Yes, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, and PC players can all play together in Borderlands 3.

How Borderlands 3 crossplay works

Borderlands 3 uses SHiFT Matchmaking for crossplay. When you first launch the game, you’ll be asked whether to enable or disable crossplay and to set a Crossplay Display Name. That display name is required for SHiFT Matchmaking functionality.

If you want a simple setup walkthrough, it works like this:

  1. Launch Borderlands 3 and enable crossplay.
  2. Set your Crossplay Display Name.
  3. Use the game’s social tools and SHiFT systems to connect with friends.

Players can also change that display name later through the SHiFT website or through the Social menu in Borderlands 3.

Does Borderlands 3 support cross-save?

Crossplay and cross-save are not the same thing. Borderlands 3 supports full cross-platform multiplayer, but progression transfer is more limited.

You can move between some versions within the same console family, and there is limited transfer support between Steam and Epic on PC. That is not the same as full cross-platform cross-save.

Why some older Borderlands 3 crossplay guides say no

Some older Borderlands 3 guides are outdated because the rollout happened in stages. In 2021, crossplay support launched without PlayStation. Later updates added PlayStation crossplay on PS4 and PS5 with other platforms.

That is why older pages may still treat PlayStation as an exception even though the current answer is yes.

FAQ

Is Borderlands 3 cross-platform in 2026?
Yes. Borderlands 3 supports crossplay across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Does Borderlands 3 support PlayStation and Xbox crossplay?
Yes. Borderlands 3 supports crossplay across both PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

Do you need SHiFT for Borderlands 3 crossplay?
Yes. Borderlands 3 crossplay is powered by SHiFT Matchmaking, and players are prompted to set a Crossplay Display Name for it to work.

Does Borderlands 3 support cross-save?
Cross-save is more limited than crossplay. Some same-family console transfers are possible, and there is limited transfer support between Steam and Epic on PC, but there is no full cross-platform character transfer across all systems.

Jesse Lennox
Jesse Lennox
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