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Gaming enthusiasts who are looking for recreation or a break after a stressful grind often turn to cozy, laid-back games like Stardew Valley. This is a game where you live a peaceful life as a farmer, running your own farm and selling crops and other resources. The game’s multiplayer game mode allows you to add your friends to the party and you can run the Stardew Valley market together.
But the bigger question is whether Stardew Valley supports crossplay. While you can enjoy the peace and calm of the Stardew world with your friends, it is important to be on the same page about the devices that you all will be using. In this article, we’ll answer all your questions regarding Stardew Valley’s crossplay.
First Things First: What is Crossplaying?
While a common word in the gaming world, not every player might be familiar with what we mean when we say crossplay. Crossplaying, also known as cross-platform playing, is a multiplayer concept that enables players from diverse gaming platforms to play together in the same game. For instance, your friend might be using an Xbox console to join a game party, while you join with a PlayStation.
Does Stardew Valley Allow Crossplay?
To put it concisely, Stardew Valley does not allow crossplaying in the game. So, if you are playing with your friends, they all need to be on the same platform as you. You won't be able to join each other’s team if you are on different platforms. However, the game does grant some exceptions. It allows crossplaying between different versions of the game on PC, like Steam, GOG, Windows 10 Store, Microsoft Store, etc.
This is an unfortunate situation for many players since Stardew Valley is more fun in multiplayer mode. Adding crossplay definitely could elevate the gaming experience. While players cannot crossplay on different platforms, those who are playing on a Windows PC and Mac can still experience crossplaying.
In 2018, the creator Concerned Ape did share a desire to add crossplay to the platform, but we have not yet received an update.
It seems like players will have to compromise for the time being. It is also worth mentioning that the creator believes that the technical barriers are way too big and would end up exhausting a huge amount of resources and time.
