Is Dead by Daylight Cross Platform? Crossplay Guide 2026

Yes, Dead by Daylight is fully cross-platform. Behaviour Interactive has made it possible for players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to join the same lobbies.

Dead by Daylight Cross-Platform Support Explained

Dead by Daylight allows full crossplay across these platforms:

• PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store)
• PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
• Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch

This means a survivor on Nintendo Switch can face a killer on PS5 or a PC player using Steam. There are no platform restrictions, so everyone can play together.

In addition to crossplay, Behaviour Interactive also offers cross-progression. This feature allows your unlocks, characters, and progress to carry over if you switch platforms. It’s a great perk for those who enjoy gaming on multiple devices.

How to Enable or Disable Crossplay

Crossplay is turned on by default in Dead by Daylight. If you’d prefer to play only with others on your platform, you can easily disable it in the in-game settings menu. Just remember, turning off crossplay might lead to longer wait times since you’ll be drawing from a smaller player pool.

What About Dead by Daylight Mobile?

Dead by Daylight Mobile is a separate game with its own content and progression system. Mobile players do not interact with console or PC players. The mobile version operates independently and isn’t part of the main crossplay system. If you’re gaming on a phone or tablet, you’re in your own separate group.

Crossplay Compatibility by Platform

Platform	Crossplay Supported	Plays With
PC (Steam / Epic / Microsoft Store)	Yes	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4	Yes	PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5	Yes	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Xbox One	Yes	PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Xbox Series X|S	Yes	PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch	Yes	PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Mobile	No	Mobile only — separate game

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players play Dead by Daylight together?

Yes. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players can connect through Dead by Daylight’s crossplay system. They can be matched in any game mode without any extra setup.

Does Dead by Daylight support cross-progression?

Yes. Dead by Daylight allows cross-progression. Your account progress, purchased content, and unlocked characters will follow you across platforms. This is managed through a Behaviour Interactive account linked to your profile.

Will turning off crossplay affect my matchmaking times?

Yes, it likely will. With around 30,000 active players, limiting matchmaking to a single platform reduces your available lobby options. Keeping crossplay on gives you access to the entire player base and helps keep your queue times shorter, especially during off-peak hours.