Conan Exiles supports crossplay, letting PC and console players share a world — but there are rules and limitations. This guide explains who can play together, the big console catch, and how to set up a crossplay dedicated server.
Crossplay vs mods — the trade-off
| Server type | Who can join | Mods? |
|---|---|---|
| Crossplay (vanilla) | PC + Xbox + PlayStation | No — console can’t mod |
| PC-only (modded) | PC only | Yes — full Workshop |
Who can play together
Conan Exiles offers crossplay across PC, Xbox and PlayStation. A crossplay-enabled dedicated server lets players from those platforms join the same world and play together — a big deal for mixed friend groups who aren’t all on the same hardware. Official and rented dedicated servers can be set to crossplay so everyone shows up in the browser.
The console catch: no mods
The key limitation: console players can’t use mods. Steam Workshop mods are PC-only. That means a crossplay server which includes Xbox or PlayStation players has to run vanilla (unmodded). If you want a heavily modded server (Age of Calamitous, Pippi and the like), it will be PC-only. Decide early: broad crossplay reach, or mods — you generally can’t have both.
Setting up a crossplay server
- Run the server in crossplay mode so all platforms can find it.
- Keep it vanilla if console players are joining.
- Share direct connect details too, since cross-platform browser visibility can occasionally be flaky.
- Set a clear server mode (PvP/PvE) and rules so mixed-platform players know what they’re joining.
Why a dedicated server for crossplay
A dedicated server stays online for every platform around the clock, with consistent performance no single console can match — ideal when your group spans PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Conan Exiles have crossplay?
Yes — PC, Xbox and PlayStation players can share a crossplay-enabled dedicated server and play together. It’s the way to keep a mixed-platform friend group on one world, and rented or official dedicated servers can be set to crossplay so all platforms appear in the browser.
Can console players use mods on a crossplay server?
No — Steam Workshop mods are PC-only. Any server that includes Xbox or PlayStation players must run vanilla. If you want mods, the server has to be PC-only. That’s the central trade-off: crossplay reach or mods, not both.
Why can’t console players see my crossplay server?
Cross-platform browser visibility is occasionally flaky. Make sure the server is actually in crossplay mode and vanilla (a modded server won’t accept console players), and share direct connect details as a backup so console friends can join by IP.
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