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DayZ crossplay exists, but only in one corner of the game. Xbox players and PC players who bought DayZ on the Microsoft Store or Xbox app can play together. The Steam version stays on its own, and so does PlayStation.
Everything below comes from Microsoft’s Xbox store page for DayZ, the Steam store page and Bohemia Interactive’s official announcements, checked on 12 November 2026.
DayZ Crossplay at a Glance
| You play on | Can play with | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S | Other Xbox players and PC players on the Microsoft Store version | Xbox store: cross-platform multiplayer, Play Anywhere, cross-gen |
| PC, Microsoft Store or Xbox app | Xbox players | Xbox store: Play Anywhere, cross-platform multiplayer |
| PC, Steam | Other Steam players only | Steam store lists no cross-platform multiplayer |
| PlayStation | No crossplay listed anywhere | No official source lists it |
Xbox and the Microsoft Store PC Version
This is the only crossplay DayZ has. Microsoft’s DayZ page on the Xbox store lists the game on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming, with these capabilities:
- Xbox cross-platform multiplayer: Xbox players and PC players on the Microsoft version share games.
- Xbox Play Anywhere: buy it once and play it on both Xbox and a Windows PC through the Xbox app.
- Xbox Live Cross-Gen Multiplayer: Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players play together.
Bohemia’s own patch notes also mention Xbox K&M servers, meaning keyboard and mouse servers, alongside the standard ones.
On console, Microsoft’s page notes that online multiplayer needs an Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate subscription.
Why Steam DayZ Is Separate
The Steam version of DayZ does not cross play with anything. The Steam store page lists online PvP and online co-op but no cross-platform multiplayer. Play Anywhere covers the Microsoft version, so to play with Xbox friends on PC you need the Microsoft Store or Xbox app version.
Steam DayZ is also where Workshop mods live. Our guide to the best DayZ servers covers the official, vanilla, PvE, RP and modded servers worth joining.
What About PlayStation?
No official source lists crossplay for DayZ on PlayStation. Bohemia treats Steam, PlayStation and Xbox as separate platforms: its announcements say when an update or event lands “on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox”, and it publishes separate patch notes for each. With nothing announced, assume a PlayStation player can only play with other PlayStation players.
Will DayZ Ever Get Full Crossplay?
Bohemia has not announced it. Its “DayZ in 2026” plan, published on 8 April 2026 alongside update 1.29, focused on the Badlands expansion, server stability, modding tools and seasonal events, with no mention of crossplay. That plan has since delivered: DayZ Badlands launched on 15 October 2026.
The team’s reasoning goes back a long way. In a 2018 status report, asked whether there would be cross-platform play, Bohemia answered that it was “unlikely”, because while it was “perfectly viable from the technology perspective”, the team would “rather not mix PC and console players because it would cause a noticeable disbalance in gameplay.” The only mixing since then is Xbox with the Microsoft Store PC version.
Playing DayZ With Friends on Different Platforms
- Xbox and PC friends: the PC player needs the Microsoft Store or Xbox app version, not Steam.
- Steam and Xbox friends: not possible. One of you has to switch versions.
- PlayStation and anyone else: not possible as far as any official source says.
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S friends: fine, cross-gen play is supported.
If you would rather survive alone, our DayZ solo guide covers how to play without a squad.
Crossplay and Cheaters
Console players often ask about crossplay because of PC cheating. On Xbox, the only PC players you can meet are on the Microsoft Store version. PlayStation players do not meet PC players at all.
On Steam, our DayZ cheat runs on the Steam version against BattlEye, with player, vehicle and loot ESP. It is built for Steam only, not the Microsoft Store or console versions.
Frequently asked questions
Is DayZ cross platform between PC and Xbox?
Only with the PC version from the Microsoft Store or Xbox app. Microsoft's store page lists DayZ with Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and Xbox Play Anywhere across PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Steam version is a separate product and lists no cross-platform play.
Is DayZ crossplay between PS5 and Xbox?
No official source lists it. Bohemia ships updates, patch notes and events for Steam, PlayStation and Xbox as separate platforms, and no store or announcement lists crossplay for the PlayStation version.
Can Steam DayZ players play with Xbox players?
No. The Steam store page lists online PvP and co-op but no cross-platform multiplayer. To play with Xbox friends on PC, you need the Microsoft Store or Xbox app version.
Can PS4 and PS5 DayZ players play together, and Xbox One with Series X|S?
On Xbox, yes: Microsoft lists Xbox Live Cross-Gen Multiplayer, so Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S share servers. We found no official statement for PS4 and PS5.
Will DayZ get full crossplay?
Bohemia has not announced any. Its 2026 plans focused on update 1.29, the Badlands expansion, stability and modding tools. Back in 2018 the team said it would rather not mix PC and console players because of the gameplay imbalance.
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