Is Dead by Daylight Crossplay? Everything You Need to Know

Dead by Daylight Crossplay Overview {#dead-by-daylight-crossplay-overview}

Dead by Daylight offers crossplay functionality, allowing players on various platforms to join matches together. This feature was introduced in 2020 and significantly enhances the player experience by enabling faster matchmaking and fostering a more diverse player base.

The game supports crossplay across a wide range of platforms, including PC (Steam and Windows Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This means that if you play on any of these systems, you can connect with friends who are playing on a different supported platform.

However, it’s important to note that Dead by Daylight’s mobile versions, available on iOS and Android, operate as separate games. Consequently, mobile players can only play with other mobile users and are not included in the crossplay pool with PC and console players.

Enabling and Disabling Crossplay {#enabling-and-disabling-crossplay}

Crossplay in Dead by Daylight is typically enabled by default. However, if you need to confirm its status or wish to change it, you can do so through the game’s settings.

To manage your crossplay settings:

1. Launch Dead by Daylight and navigate to the main menu.
2. Select the cog icon, usually located at the bottom of the screen, to access the Options.
3. Within the Options menu, find and select the “Online” tab.
4. Here, you will see a “Cross-Play” setting. Ensure it is set to “ON” to enable crossplay or “OFF” to disable it.

Disabling crossplay on platforms like Steam will prevent you from playing with other PC players on Epic Games, as well as those on console platforms.

Playing with Friends Across Platforms {#playing-with-friends-across-platforms}

Once crossplay is enabled, playing with friends on different platforms is straightforward. The process involves adding them to your in-game friend list and then inviting them to your party.

Here’s how to play with friends:

1. Launch Dead by Daylight on your chosen platform.
2. Add your friend to your friend list. This might involve using your platform’s native friend list system, which varies depending on whether you’re on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
3. From the main menu, select “Play.” If you are playing as a Survivor, you will typically select “Survivor” to play with friends. If you are playing as a Killer, you can select “Play” to begin queuing.
4. To invite friends, select the two-person icon at the bottom of the screen. This will open your in-game friend list.
5. Choose the friend you wish to invite from your list.
6. Select “Invite to party.”
7. Once your friend(s) have joined your party, you can select “Play” to queue up for a match.

This process allows you to form a party with players across different supported systems and enter matches together. If you are playing solo as a Killer, you generally don’t need to add friends unless you are setting up a custom match.

Crossplay vs. Cross-Progression {#crossplay-vs-cross-progression}

It’s important to distinguish between crossplay and cross-progression, as Dead by Daylight handles these features differently.

Crossplay, as discussed, allows players on different platforms to play together in the same matches. This feature is widely available across PC and console versions of Dead by Daylight.

Cross-progression, on the other hand, refers to the ability to carry your game progress, such as character levels, Bloodpoints, and purchased content, across multiple platforms. Dead by Daylight does offer cross-progression between all platforms, provided you own the game on each platform and sign in with your Behaviour account.

To enable cross-progression:

1. Log into your Behaviour account.
2. Navigate to the Dead by Daylight page within your account settings.
3. Click on “Enable cross-progression.”
4. Choose one of your platforms and follow the instructions to import its data.
5. Repeat this process for every other platform on which you play Dead by Daylight.

In-game currency and most DLC are shared across all platforms once synced, with one key exception: DLC and paid currency purchased on the Nintendo Switch are not carried over to other platforms. However, DLC and paid currency purchased on other platforms do transfer to the Nintendo Switch. If you have previously purchased the same DLC on multiple platforms, you will be compensated after syncing your accounts.

While crossplay is a standard feature, ensuring your progress transfers across platforms requires these specific steps to link and sync your accounts.

FAQ {#faq}

Which platforms support Dead by Daylight crossplay? Dead by Daylight supports crossplay on PC (Steam, Windows Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Can mobile players crossplay with console or PC players in Dead by Daylight? No, mobile players on iOS and Android can only play with other mobile players, as the mobile app is a separate game.

Is crossplay enabled by default in Dead by Daylight? Yes, crossplay is typically enabled by default. You can check or change this setting in the game’s Options menu, under the “Online” tab.

How do I add friends for crossplay in Dead by Daylight? You add friends using your platform’s native friend list system, then open your in-game friend list (the two-person icon), select your friend, and choose “Invite to party.”

Does Dead by Daylight have cross-progression? Yes, Dead by Daylight has cross-progression across all platforms if you own the game on each platform and link them via your Behaviour account.

Does all DLC transfer with cross-progression? Most DLC and in-game currency transfer with cross-progression. However, DLC and paid currency purchased on the Nintendo Switch do not carry over to other platforms. Content purchased on other platforms does transfer to the Switch.