Is Sea of Thieves Crossplay? PC, Xbox and PS5 Explained

Summary: Yes. Sea of Thieves has full crossplay between PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5, and it is on by default. Progress carries between platforms through your linked Microsoft account. PS5 players can turn crossplay off, and console players can choose to match only with controller users, but PC players cannot opt out.

• Crossplay covers PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
• Cross-progression works through the Microsoft account linked to your game.
• PS5 players can disable crossplay entirely, and console players can prefer controller-only lobbies.
• There is no PS4 version.

Sea of Thieves has been crossplay between Xbox and PC since launch, and the April 30, 2024 PS5 release brought PlayStation into the same seas. Today, a single crew can mix players from all three.

Which Platforms Play Together

Everyone shares one matchmaking pool:

• PC on Steam and the Microsoft Store, including Game Pass for PC.
• Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
• PlayStation 5.

There is no PS4 or Switch version.

How Cross-Progression Works

Your pirate lives on your Microsoft account, not on a single platform. Link the same Microsoft account on every platform you play on, and your level, reputation, commendations, gold and most cosmetics follow you. A few platform-specific rewards, such as some pre-order bonuses, stay tied to the platform that granted them.

On PS5, link the correct Microsoft account the first time you launch the game. Rare's guidance is that support cannot move progress to a different account later, so check which account you are using before you start sailing.

How to Add Cross-Platform Friends

Cross-platform invites run through Xbox friends. Share your Xbox gamertag, add each other as friends through the in-game friends list, the Xbox app on PC or the Xbox mobile app, and you can then invite each other to your crew. Since the PS5 launch, the in-game friends list shows your PlayStation Network friends alongside your Xbox friends.

Can You Turn Off Crossplay?

It depends on your platform:

• PS5: you can disable crossplay completely and play only with other PlayStation players, although queues may be longer.
• Xbox and PS5: you can set a matchmaking preference to play with other console players using controllers.
• PC: there is no option to opt out, so PC players are always in the full cross-platform pool.

What You Need to Play Online

On Xbox, online play needs a Game Pass membership that includes online multiplayer. On PS5, it needs PlayStation Plus. On PC there is no subscription requirement. If you buy the game on Xbox or the Microsoft Store, Xbox Play Anywhere covers both Xbox and Windows, but it does not include the PS5 version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PS5 and Xbox players play Sea of Thieves together?

Yes. They can join the same crew.

Can PS5 and PC players play together?

Yes. PC players on Steam and the Microsoft Store can crew up with PS5 players.

Does Sea of Thieves have cross-progression?

Yes, through your linked Microsoft account.

Is Sea of Thieves on PS4?

No. It is only on PS5, Xbox and PC.

Setting Sail as a Mixed Crew

For most groups, Sea of Thieves just works: link the same Microsoft account everywhere, swap gamertags, and set sail. The only decision is whether console players want to avoid PC lobbies, which they can do from the matchmaking settings.

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