Will Xdefiant Steam Support Crossplay At Launch?

I get excited answering this because cross-platform stuff feels like magic when it actually works. For 'XDefiant', your progression lives on the Ubisoft account rather than strictly on Steam or a console profile, so if you link your Steam account and your console account (PSN or Xbox) to the same Ubisoft account, your unlocked weapons, ranks, and most progression should follow you across platforms. In practice you log into Ubisoft Connect and make sure both the Steam account and your console account are attached to that single Ubisoft account. After that, when you open 'XDefiant' on console it should pull your profile data from Ubisoft servers. Keep in mind platform-specific purchases—like something bought through the PlayStation Store or Steam wallet—can be treated differently by platform rules and sometimes won’t carry over as direct currency refunds; cosmetics and account-unlocked items usually do, but bought-store items might be locked to the platform. I’d also add that unlinking and relinking accounts can be messy and might risk losing platform-bound entitlements, so double-check link status before making big purchases or deleting any account links. Bottom line: link accounts, expect most progress to transfer, and watch out for platform-store purchases. Feels great when everything syncs up, honestly.

I got a huge grin the first time I joined a fossil-filled cave with a buddy on console while I was on PC — crossplay in 'Deep Rock Galactic' really changes the social vibe. To the core of your question: yes, crossplay is enabled by default on Steam. That means when you queue for public missions you'll often mix with players on Xbox or other platforms that support cross-platform matchmaking, unless you change your settings. If you prefer pure PC matches, you can turn that off. There's a matchmaking or multiplayer option in the game's settings where you can disable cross-platform matchmaking, or simply host a private lobby and invite only Steam friends. One extra practical thing I’ve learned is that inviting friends across platforms sometimes routes through whichever friend service they use, so linking accounts or using platform invites helps keep the party together. Also, if you love tinkering with mods, remember that playing with console friends usually blocks Workshop mods — they won’t be able to join if your lobby uses custom content. I like having crossplay on most of the time because I’ve made ridiculous memories joining an Xbox squad for a hungover Thursday run, but when I want silky-smooth PC-only performance I flip it off and queue solo or with Steam friends. It’s handy to have the choice, and honestly the default-on feel keeps lobbies lively — I still smile thinking about that time we evacuated with three seconds on the clock.

Back when the hype around 'XDefiant' felt like it might birth a new shooter obsession, the community was riding a rollercoaster of betas and trailers. Ubisoft made a public announcement on December 8, 2023 that they would be ending official live services for 'XDefiant'. That message wasn't buried in fine print — it was a straightforward decision that acknowledged the game's struggles to find a sustainable audience and the studio's shifting priorities. The official live services themselves were taken offline shortly after that announcement, with the servers going dark on December 20, 2023. For folks who had been testing builds or hopping into limited-time events, that final weekend felt oddly ceremonial: final matches, last emotes, people sharing clips and gripes across social feeds. The shutdown included the closure of matchmaking, in-game events, and the live infrastructure Ubisoft had been running through the game's trial runs. I felt a mix of nostalgia and relief — nostalgia because the early betas delivered some fun, chaotic matches that I still replay in my head, and relief because the industry needs blunt honesty about what works. It stings when a project with promise fizzles, but I also appreciate studios choosing to cut losses and let players move on rather than stretch a broken product thin. Still, I miss those frantic rounds now and then.

That shutdown notice from Ubisoft landed like a gut-punch for a lot of us who were rooting for 'XDefiant'. In their official statement they framed the decision as a combination of hard business realities and product expectations: after internal evaluations and community testing, the team concluded that the game wasn’t shaping up to meet the quality and long-term engagement benchmarks Ubisoft expects for a live service shooter. They talked about the crowded competitive FPS landscape, the technical and design challenges the project faced, and that continuing would divert resources from other priorities where the company felt it could deliver better experiences. They also addressed players directly — thanking those who tested and gave feedback, promising support for affected accounts (refund processes, account transitions, or compensation where applicable), and giving a timeline for the closure of servers and services. Importantly, the statement emphasized that this wasn’t a quiet shelving; it was a deliberate decision to stop development and shut down the live service so the team could be reassigned to other projects. Reading that felt like a respectful, if somber, way to bow out: clear, businesslike, and apologetic to the community. I’ll miss the glimpses of what 'XDefiant' could have been, but I appreciate that they gave a transparent explanation instead of radio silence.

Good news for squads: 'Chivalry 2' does support crossplay between Steam and Epic players, so you can absolutely queue up with friends no matter which launcher they use. I've hopped into chaotic siege matches with a mix of Steam and Epic buddies and it just drops everyone into the same matchmaking pools. That includes console players as well, so expect matches to pull from a broad player base. If you're trying to form a party, use the in-game social menu to invite friends — platform overlays sometimes behave oddly, so the in-game flow is usually the most reliable. If you're troubleshooting, make sure both players are on the same game version and that any mods are disabled (mods can desync lobbies). Also check your NAT and region settings if you see lag or can't join a friend. Overall it makes organizing ragtag medieval rampages way easier, and I love not having to tell my Epic-only friend to switch stores just to play together.

Pretty disappointing if you and your friends bought the game on different stores, but the simple truth is: 'Darktide' does not offer Steam↔Epic crossplay. The PC ecosystem for many online games ties you to the version you bought — matchmaking and friends lists are handled by the storefront or the developer's backend, and those rarely bridge different PC stores by default. I’ve been in too many groups separated by storefronts, and the practical takeaway is: if you want to play together, everyone needs the same PC version. That usually means someone rebuying on Steam (or the other way around) or regrouping on a console if that’s supported. It’s annoying, I know, but that’s how the matchmaking and account-linking tend to work for this kind of multiplayer title. Still, I keep an eye on patch notes in case the devs decide to unify crossplay down the line — fingers crossed, because nothing kills a squad night faster than storefront fragmentation.

I’ve been hunting down every Atelier I can find on Steam for ages, and as of my last sweep (mid-2024) there are about 15 titles available. I actually keep a wishlist folder stuffed with the DX ports and the modern entries, so this felt like counting friends at a convention: familiar faces and a few new arrivals. The list that got me to ~15 includes 'Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book', 'Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream', 'Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey', 'Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings', the 'Atelier Ryza' trilogy ('Atelier Ryza', 'Atelier Ryza 2', 'Atelier Ryza 3'), the Arland DX trio ('Atelier Rorona DX', 'Atelier Totori DX', 'Atelier Meruru DX'), the Dusk entries ('Atelier Ayesha', 'Atelier Escha & Logy', 'Atelier Shallie DX'), plus 'Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland' and 'Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World'. Those DX ports are nice because they gather quality-of-life patches and extra costumes, which is why I tend to buy them over older originals when they’re on sale. That said, Gust and Koei Tecmo occasionally drop new remasters or PC ports (and sometimes regional release timing shifts), so the number can creep up. If you want a completely up-to-the-minute count, the fastest move is to search Steam for the 'Atelier' tag or check Gust/Koei Tecmo’s Steam publisher page—I'll do that whenever a sale tempts me, but for a quick answer: expect around 15 titles on Steam right now, give or take one or two depending on recent ports and remakes.

Man, I was so hyped to check out 'Nanas Games' after hearing some buzz in indie circles! From what I’ve dug up, it doesn’t seem to be on Steam at the moment—I scrolled through the store and even tried a few creative search terms, but no luck. That said, sometimes smaller devs release their titles on itch.io or other platforms first, so it might be worth checking there. Honestly, the art style alone had me hooked—those muted pastels and surreal character designs remind me of early 'Katamari Damacy' vibes. If it ever does hit Steam, I’ll be first in line to wishlist it. Till then, I’ll just keep refreshing my discovery queue like a gremlin.