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Borderlands 3 Crossplay Not Working? Check Our Tested Fixes!

The feature is compatible between PC, MAC, Xbox Series, and Stadia

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Updated onOctober 30, 2024

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Even though Borderlands 3 is crossplay-compatible, it is not always working properly. If you encounter issues with it, follow the steps below to address them right away.

The Borderland 3 crossplay works between PC, MAC, Xbox Series, and Stadia. This feature allows players to use any of the aforementioned hardware to play the borderline three games. PS4 and PS5 do not support it.

What can I do if Crossplay doesn’t work in Borderlands 3?

What can I do if Crossplay doesn’t work in Borderlands 3?

This is a simple solution, but it can help you if Borderlands 3 crossplay between PC and Xbox is not working.

➡ What can I do if the Borderlands 3 connection timed out?

Users who experience a connection timeout can resolve the issue by unlinking the game from theofficial website.

They can then go on to restart the game and attempt to reestablish the crossplay connection. This fix is quite efficient and has worked for many users.

➡ What can I do if Borderlands 3 crossplay lags?

Many users have also complained of crossplay lags. In some instances, Borderlands 3 can’t join friends PC at all. Although a common symptom is a bad internet connection, it may also be because of different rate frames for the devices involved.

For instance, a PC gamer going up against an Xbox gamer in crossplay may experience lag.

To fix it switch the game from performance mode to quality mode to make the best of your graphics output.

How to enable crossplay on Borderlands 3?

When turning on crossplay for Borderland 3, certain naming conventions must be observed, such as:

How do I play Borderlands 3 cross-platform (PC and Xbox)?

The Borderlands 3 cross-platform is compatible with PC and Xbox. If you want to connect your Borderlands 3 on PC to a friend on Xbox, here are some steps to help you:

Although the Borderland 3 cross-platform is compatible with Xbox and PC, both you and your friend have to be on Epic and Steam Game Store for it to work; otherwise, both parties will have to purchase the game independently.

Keep in mind that sometimes you may encounter certain issues, but we covered those inBorderlands 3 packet lossguide, so be sure to check it out.

The Borderlands 3 crossplay offers more than the cross-platform feature. Players can also enjoy cross-progression which allows them to save their progress and continue on a different game console.

Another feature is the cross-generation, which allows players to interact with one another irrespective of the generation console in use, provided the console supports crossplay.

If the gameplay is not what you wished for, here’s a guide onhow to fix Borderlands 3 lag problems.

Here’s to hoping that this article has answered any questions you have about setting up your Borderland 3 crossplay! Let us know how it goes in the comments section below.

Loredana Harsana

Windows Software Expert

Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.

Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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