Enable Crossplay on Your Palworld Server
How to set up crossplay between Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Mac on your Palworld dedicated server.
Palworld supports full crossplay between Steam, Xbox (Series X|S and One), PS5, and Mac since v0.5.0.
Enabling Crossplay
In Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini:
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac)This is enabled by default. Remove platforms to restrict access.
Requirements for Console Players
Console players (Xbox/PS5) can only join via the in-game community server browser — no direct IP connect.
Your server needs:
-publiclobbyin startup arguments (set in Startup tab)ServerName,PublicIP, andPublicPortconfigured- Port 27015 UDP open (Steam query port for browser listing)
- Port 8211 UDP open (game port)
📝 Note: The community browser only shows the first 200 results. Players should search by exact server name.
Restricting to Specific Platforms
Only allow Steam and Xbox:
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox)Steam only (no crossplay):
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam)Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Console players can't find server | Ensure -publiclobby is in startup args. Check port 27015 is open. |
| Xbox players get connection error | Verify CrossplayPlatforms includes Xbox |
| Server not in community browser | Set PublicIP and PublicPort correctly. Wait a few minutes. |
| Mods + crossplay | Set bAllowClientMod=True — but console players can't install mods |
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