How to Enable Crossplay on Your Abiotic Factor Server (PC, Xbox, PS5)
How crossplay works on Abiotic Factor dedicated servers and how to enable or restrict it by platform.
Abiotic Factor supports full crossplay between Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Microsoft Store/Game Pass since the 1.0 Cold Fusion update.
Crossplay Is Enabled by Default
No configuration needed — all platforms can join by default.
Restricting to a Specific Platform
Add one of these to your startup parameters:
| Parameter | Effect |
|---|---|
-PlatformLimited=PC | Steam users only |
-PlatformLimited=Playstation | PlayStation users only |
-PlatformLimited=Xbox | Xbox and Windows Store users only |
| (omit parameter) | All platforms — full crossplay (default) |
Set this in the Startup tab of the XGamingServer Panel.
How Console Players Connect
Xbox and PS5 players cannot use direct IP connect. They must:
- Open the in-game server browser
- Search for the server by exact name
- Select and join
Make sure your server name is set and unique so console players can find it.
Cross-Progression
Save progress carries across platforms where you own the game.
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