The Forest official cover artwork
✗ No Crossplay Between Platforms Verified 2026-07-01

Is The Forest Crossplay?

As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants.

👥 1–8 Players (SURVIVAL) 👥 1–4 Players (COOP) Survival Horror Action Co-op PvE

🎮 Platform Availability & Stores

🎮 Steam Available
🟩 PC Game Pass Unavailable
⚡ Epic Unavailable
🟦 PS5 Available
🟢 Xbox Unavailable

⚔️ Two-Platform Compatibility Matrix

Direct compatibility answers for squad mates playing across different devices.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟦 PS5
Isolated

No crossplay between Steam and PS5. Multiplayer pools are strictly separated.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

The Forest is not available on Xbox.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟩 PC Game Pass
Unavailable

The Forest is not available on PC Game Pass.

🟩 PC Game Pass ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

The Forest is not available on Neither PC Game Pass nor Xbox.

🟦 PS5 ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

The Forest is not available on Xbox.

🌐 Crossplay Networks & Multiplayer Pools

Steam PC Dedicated Multiplayer Full Crossplay
Connected Platforms: Steam
Supported Modes: survival horror coop pve
PlayStation Network Only Full Crossplay
Connected Platforms: PS5
Supported Modes: survival horror coop pve

💾 Cross-Progression & Asset Portability Graph

4-dimensional portability analysis across save files, character ranks, premium wallets, and expansion licenses.

Platform-Locked Save
📁 Save & Campaign ✗ Platform-Locked Save Files
👤 Characters & Levels ✗ Fresh Character Required
💰 Currencies & Wallet ✗ Isolated Platform Wallet
📦 DLC & Expansions ✗ Store Repurchase Required

The Forest does not offer unified cross-platform cloud saves. Character data and unlocks remain tied to your respective console or storefront account.

⚠️ Important Caveats Before You Buy

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NO CROSSPLAY between PC and PlayStation

The Forest does NOT support crossplay. PC players cannot play with PlayStation players. There is also no Xbox version of the game.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Forest

Direct answers to common cross-platform, store isolation, and multiplayer questions.

Q: Is The Forest crossplay in 2026?

No, The Forest does NOT support crossplay. PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players are strictly separated into isolated matchmaking pools. Multiplayer is locked to individual platform ecosystems or specific partner networks.

Q: Is The Forest crossplay between PC (Steam) and PS5?

No, The Forest does NOT support crossplay between PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. PC and PS5 players are locked into separate lobbies.

Q: Can Steam players play The Forest with Xbox or PC Game Pass players?

The Forest is not available on Xbox or PC Game Pass.

Q: Does The Forest support cross-progression or cross-save?

The Forest does NOT support cross-progression or cross-save. Your campaign saves, unlocked cosmetics, and character progression remain bound to the platform where you purchased them.

Q: How many players can play The Forest together in co-op?

The Forest supports up to 8 players in SURVIVAL & COOP mode.

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