No Man's Sky Crossplay: How It Works on Every Platform

Summary: Yes. No Man's Sky has full crossplay across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, and it has been on since the 2020 Crossplay update. You add friends from other platforms with an in-game friend code. Cross-save is separate: you link your platform accounts through Hello Games' cloud site, and your saves become available on each connected platform.

• Crossplay covers PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Mac.
• Cross-platform friends are added with a No Man's Sky friend code.
• Cross-save works through account linking at cloud.nomanssky.com.
• Console players still need their platform's online subscription.

No Man's Sky is one of the best examples of crossplay done properly. Hello Games switched it on in 2020 and has kept adding platforms since, so most groups can play together whatever hardware they own.

Which Platforms Play Together

Crossplay connects:

• PC, including Steam, GOG and the Microsoft Store, plus Steam Deck.
• Mac, which shares multiplayer with Windows.
• PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
• Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
• Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

The Switch version supports crossplay but has no built-in voice chat, so groups with a Switch player usually talk over a separate app.

How to Play No Man's Sky With Friends on Other Platforms

• Check that crossplay and network play are switched on in the Network settings. They are on by default for most players.
• From the main menu, choose Multiplayer, then open the No Man's Sky friends list.
• Select Show My No Man's Sky Friend Code and send the code to your friend.
• Your friend adds you with Add No Man's Sky Friend, and you can then join each other's games.

Everyone needs to be on the latest version. If one player's game has not updated, the session will fail even though crossplay is enabled.

How Cross-Save Works

Cross-save is a separate feature from crossplay. It lets you continue the same save on another platform:

• Go to cloud.nomanssky.com and connect your platform accounts, such as Steam, PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo.
• Turn on the cross-save toggle for each connected account.
• Launch the game on one platform, and your most recent save uploads automatically.
• On the other platform, open the Cross-Save Manager from the save selection screen and download the save.

Cross-save started as a limited beta in late 2024 and was opened up more widely with the Beacon update in 2025. Your local saves are not affected when you enable it.

Subscriptions and Other Requirements

Online play on PlayStation needs PlayStation Plus, on Xbox it needs an Xbox Game Pass membership that includes online multiplayer, and on Switch it needs Nintendo Switch Online. PC has no subscription requirement. These rules come from the platform holders, not Hello Games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is No Man's Sky crossplay between PC and PS5?

Yes. PC and PlayStation players can join the same game.

Can Xbox and PlayStation players play together?

Yes. Crossplay covers both console families.

Do I need to link accounts to play with friends?

No. Crossplay works through the in-game friend code. Account linking is only needed for cross-save.

Does No Man's Sky have split-screen?

No. Each player needs their own copy and device.

One Galaxy for the Whole Group

With crossplay on by default and cross-save available, No Man's Sky is one of the easiest games to recommend to a mixed group. Pick whichever platform suits you, share your friend code, and link your accounts if you think you might switch devices later.

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