Is Split Fiction Crossplay? Platforms and How It Works

Yes, Split Fiction has full crossplay. Two players can team up online across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 in any combination, and only one of them needs to own the game. Below is how it works, what each platform needs, and the local co-op options when you're in the same room.

Last checked: November 9, 2026. Sources: EA's official Friend's Pass explainer, EA's Switch 2 features page, Hazelight's FAQ and the official store listings.

Which platforms can play Split Fiction together?

Hazelight's FAQ says crossplay works between all platforms where Split Fiction is available. Those are:

That means every pairing works: PS5 with Xbox, PS5 with PC, Xbox with Switch 2, Steam with Epic, and so on. EA calls the Friend's Pass the first crossplay feature in any Hazelight game.

Platforms Split Fiction isn't on

• PS4: there's no PS4 version. The PlayStation Store lists Split Fiction as a PS5 game.
• Xbox One: the Microsoft Store lists the game for Xbox Series X|S only.
• Original Nintendo Switch: there's no Switch 1 version. A Switch 1 can still join a nearby Switch 2 owner through GameShare (more on that below), but it can't connect online on its own.
• Mac and Linux: Steam lists Windows only, though the game is Steam Deck Verified.

What you need for crossplay

Crossplay itself doesn't cost anything, but there are a few requirements:

1. One copy of the full game. The other player can use the free Friend's Pass. See our Split Fiction Friend's Pass guide for how that works.
2. A free EA Account for both players. EA says crossplay requires one, and it's what connects players on different platforms. This applies to the Steam version too, even though Steam players don't need the EA app to play.
3. A constant internet connection for both players.
4. Your console's online subscription, where the platform requires one.

How to set up a cross-platform session

1. The player who owns the full game launches it. That player is the host.
2. The second player launches either the full game or the free Friend's Pass on their platform.
3. Both players sign in to their EA Accounts so they can find each other across platforms.
4. The host sends an invite from inside the game, and the second player accepts.

The host's save decides where you play. If the host has already reached a later chapter, the guest can join there without having played the earlier ones.

Local co-op options

Crossplay is an online feature. If you're playing in the same room, you have other choices that only need one copy of the game:

Split-screen on one system

Split Fiction is built around split-screen. Steam lists shared/split-screen co-op, and Xbox lists two-player local co-op. On any platform, two controllers on one system are enough. You don't need a second copy or the Friend's Pass for couch play.

Steam Remote Play Together

The Steam version supports Remote Play Together, so a PC owner can stream their local co-op session to a friend over the internet. The friend doesn't need to own the game or the Friend's Pass for this.

GameShare on Nintendo Switch 2

On Switch 2, the owner can share the game with a nearby player over local wireless using only one copy. The second player can be on a Switch 2 or an original Switch, but an original Switch can only join a session hosted by a Switch 2. Switch 2 players can also use GameChat to talk, and share live video if they have a Switch 2 Camera or a USB camera.

Things crossplay doesn't change

• There's no solo mode. Split Fiction is a two-player game only, whether you play online, cross-platform or on the couch.
• Achievements stay tied to the owner. Trophy guides agree that a Friend's Pass player doesn't earn achievements or trophies. If you both want them, you both need the full game. Our achievements and trophies guide has the full list.
• No announced cross-save. EA's announcements don't mention moving a save between different platforms, such as from PS5 to PC. The save syncing EA does mention is Steam Cloud, which carries progress between a PC and a Steam Deck.

Is crossplay worth it for Split Fiction?

For most players, yes. Because only the host needs to buy the game and the guest can be on any platform, crossplay makes it much easier to find a partner. If you don't have one, EA points players to the "Looking for Player" channels on the official Hazelight Discord.

Frequently asked questions

Is Split Fiction cross-platform?

Yes. Split Fiction supports crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Both players need a free EA Account and an internet connection.

Can PS5 and PC play Split Fiction together?

Yes. PS5 and PC players can play the full game together online. The PS5 player needs PlayStation Plus, while the PC player doesn't need a subscription.

Can Xbox and PlayStation play Split Fiction together?

Yes. Xbox Series X|S and PS5 players can team up online. Each needs their platform's online subscription: Game Pass Essential or higher on Xbox, and PlayStation Plus on PS5.

Is Split Fiction crossplay on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. EA confirmed that Switch 2 players can play online with players on any other platform. Online play on Switch 2 needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Do you need an EA account for Split Fiction crossplay?

Yes. EA says crossplay requires a free EA Account. This includes the Steam version, even though you don't need the EA app installed to play on Steam.

Is Split Fiction on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. Split Fiction is a PS5 game on PlayStation, and the Microsoft Store lists it for Xbox Series X|S only. The other versions are PC and Nintendo Switch 2.

Does Split Fiction have local split-screen co-op?

Yes. You can play split-screen on one system with two controllers and one copy of the game. Steam players can also use Remote Play Together, and Switch 2 owners can use GameShare.