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Crossplay & Cross-Platform

Crossplay Status: Not officially confirmed

The original Aliens: Fireteam Elite added crossplay post-launch. Cold Iron has not yet announced whether Fireteam Elite 2 will support crossplay at release or later.

What Is Crossplay?

Crossplay (or cross-platform multiplayer) allows players on different gaming platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) to play together in the same co-op sessions. This expands the player pool and reduces matchmaking times.

Crossplay in the First Game

Aliens: Fireteam Elite (2021) initially launched without crossplay, but added it in a major update:

Crossplay enabled between PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation, and Xbox
Players could opt-in or opt-out of crossplay matchmaking
Cross-platform friend invites required platform-specific methods

Given this history, Fireteam Elite 2 may follow a similar approach.

Expected Crossplay Scenarios

Full Crossplay (Best Case)

Moderate Likelihood

All platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2) can play together from day one.

Pros:

Largest player pool
Fast matchmaking
Play with friends on any platform

Cons:

Potential input method imbalance (keyboard/mouse vs controller)
More complex anti-cheat requirements

Partial Crossplay (Likely)

High Likelihood

Console crossplay (PS5 + Xbox) at launch, with PC and Switch 2 added later.

Pros:

Balanced input methods on consoles
Easier certification process
Room to expand post-launch

Cons:

PC players initially isolated
Fragmented launch player base

No Crossplay (Worst Case)

Low Likelihood

Each platform has a separate player pool with no cross-platform matchmaking.

Pros:

Simpler technical implementation
Platform-specific optimizations

Cons:

Smaller player pools
Longer matchmaking times
Cannot play with friends on other platforms

Cross-Progression & Cross-Save

Cross-progression (sharing your account progress across platforms) is separate from crossplay. Many modern games support both, but not always. Details for Fireteam Elite 2 are unknown.

What to expect:

If supported, you'd link accounts (e.g., Cold Iron / Daybreak account) to carry progress across platforms
If not supported, your character progress and unlocks remain platform-specific

Input-Based Matchmaking

Some shooters offer input-based matchmaking where keyboard/mouse users on PC or console are matched separately from controller users. This addresses competitive balance concerns in PvE co-op games with leaderboards.

How to Check Official Crossplay Status

Cold Iron Studios or Daybreak will announce crossplay support via:

Official blog posts or press releases
Steam store page "Features" section
FAQ or support documentation
Developer social media channels

Not Confirmed: All crossplay details are speculative based on industry trends and the first game's post-launch support. Check official sources closer to launch for definitive information. See Sources for references.