Blizzard’s fast-paced team shooter, Overwatch, continues to evolve with features that bring players closer, including the introduction of the first Overwatch non-binary character. With so many people using different gaming systems, the question naturally arises: can Overwatch fans team up across devices? Whether you're on a console or PC, here's everything you need to know about platform compatibility.
Players on different systems can now play Overwatch together, similar to how it works in Overwatch 2 cross platform play. Whether you're using a console like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or a PC, crossplay allows everyone to join matches as a team, with just a few setup steps required.
Turn off crossplay through in-game options or Xbox system settings. PC players don’t have the option to opt out.
Custom Matches and Queue Times:
Is Overwatch Cross Platform?
Yes, Overwatch Now Supports Crossplatform PlayPlayers on different systems can now play Overwatch together, similar to how it works in Overwatch 2 cross platform play. Whether you're using a console like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or a PC, crossplay allows everyone to join matches as a team, with just a few setup steps required.
Overwatch Crossplay Support: Which Platforms Can Connect?
The cross-platform play feature is active across all the devices Overwatch supports. Here’s a quick comparison table:Platform | Supports Crossplay |
| PC | yes |
| Xbox One | yes |
| Xbox Series X / S | yes |
| PlayStation 4 | yes |
| PlayStation 5 | yes |
| Nintendo Switch | yes |
Setting Up Your Account for Crossplay In Overwatch
- Console Users: You must create a Battle.net profile and link it to your system's account.
- PC Users: No action is needed — your Battle.net account is already linked.
- Head to Battle.net
- Make a free profile
- Go to Account Settings
- Click “Connections.”
- Add your console profile
- Open Overwatch on your console
- On the welcome screen, you’ll see a code and a QR code
- Either scan the QR or go to blizzard.com/link
- Enter the code and log in with Battle.net
- Once done, a message confirms your accounts are connected
Game Progress and Competitive Mode
- Stats and unlocked items won’t transfer between systems.
- Skill ratings won’t be reset.
- PC
- Console with crossplay on
- Console with crossplay off
Social and Friends
Once you link your accounts, your Battletag will show during matches. Your console name might still be visible in friend lists or rankings.- Real names appear only if allowed in settings.
- Adding someone in-game adds them as a Battle.net friend.
- Console-only adds must be done through the console’s interface.
- Disabling crossplay hides your Battle.net friends list.
- Chat works across all systems
- You can still report, mute, or block anyone, even across platforms
How Matchmaking Works In Overwatch
- All play modes support crossplay, except competitive
- Console-only
- PC-only
- Console and PC users can group in casual modes
- These mixed groups enter PC matchmaking.
- PC users with controllers stay in the PC queue.s
- Aim assist turns off when a console player joins a PC group.
- Console-only lobbies still use aim assist.
Turn off crossplay through in-game options or Xbox system settings. PC players don’t have the option to opt out.
Custom Matches and Queue Times:
- Custom lobbies support crossplay
- Turning off crossplay may cause longer wait times
Additional Notes
- Logging in before the end of 2021 gives you a Golden Loot Box.
- Bought tokens apply only to the system used
- Tokens from rewards go to all linked devices.
