Rocket League
Rocket League

Cross-Platform Play Settings

Enable Rocket League cross-platform play. Learn to link Epic Games accounts, invite friends across PS, Xbox, Switch, and PC, and manage party settings.

9.7. Cross-Platform Play Settings

Rocket League's cross-platform play allows you to compete with friends and players across different consoles and PC. This section explains how to enable and manage cross-platform settings, ensuring you can connect with anyone, anywhere. Unite your gaming community regardless of platform.

In today's interconnected gaming world, playing with friends regardless of their platform is a highly sought-after feature. Rocket League embraces this with its robust cross-platform play capabilities. This section will guide you through understanding how cross-platform play works in Rocket League, how to enable it, and how to manage party invites and matchmaking settings to ensure you can connect with players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC seamlessly.

What is Cross-Platform Play?

Cross-platform play (often abbreviated as cross-play) allows players on different gaming platforms to play together in the same online matches. In Rocket League, this means a player on PlayStation can team up with or play against players on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC.

Enabling Cross-Platform Play

Cross-platform play is enabled by default in Rocket League. However, there are specific settings and requirements:

  • Epic Games Account: To enable cross-platform play and cross-progression (carrying your items and progress across platforms), you need to link your platform account (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Account) to an Epic Games account. This is a mandatory step.
  • Linking Accounts: You can do this through the Epic Games website or when prompted by Rocket League itself.
  • Party Up: To play with friends on different platforms, you must be in the same party. This requires using the Epic Games Friends list.

Managing Cross-Platform Parties

Once your accounts are linked, forming a cross-platform party is straightforward:

  • Adding Epic Friends:
    1. Open the Epic Games Launcher or the in-game Epic Friends menu.
    2. Search for your friend's Epic Games username.
    3. Send a friend request.
    4. Once accepted, they will appear in your friends list.
  • Inviting to Party:
    1. From your Epic Friends list, select the friend you wish to invite.
    2. Choose the 'Invite to Party' option.
    3. Your friend will receive an in-game invitation.
  • Joining a Party:
    1. You will receive an in-game notification when a friend invites you to their party.
    2. Accept the invitation to join their party.

Cross-Platform Matchmaking

When you queue for a match in a cross-platform party, the game will search for matches that include players from all available platforms. This sificantly expands You pool, leading to faster matchmaking times.

  • Server Region: Ensure all party members have selected compatible server regions to minimize latency.
  • Ranked Play: Cross-platform play applies to all playlists, including competitive modes. Your rank is specific to each platform unless cross-progression is fully utilized.

Cross-Progression Considerations

Linking your platform accounts to a single Epic Games account enables cross-progression. This means:

  • Inventory: Most of your owned items (decals, wheels, boosts, etc.) will be available on any platform you play on.
  • Rocket Pass: Your Rocket Pass progress and purchased tiers are shared.
  • Competitive Rank: Your competitive rank is generally tied to the platform you are currently playing on, though your overall SR is managed by Epic.
  • Unlinked Items: Some items, particularly those earned through platform-specific promotions or early access, may not be cross-platform compatible.

By understanding and using Rocket League's cross-platform play settings, you can break down barriers and connect with a global community of players, making it easier than ever to squad up with friends and enjoy the game together.