PingPlayers for Xbox Squads: Which Crossplay Games Work, and How Xbox Players
Other By TXH - October 31, 2026 Our HubsYour squad is split three ways: you’re on Xbox, two friends are on PC, one just bought a PS5. Someone rents a crossplay server, drops the IP in the group chat, and waits…
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October 31, 2026Our Hubs
Your squad is split three ways: you’re on Xbox, two friends are on PC, one just bought a PS5. Someone rents a crossplay server, drops the IP in the group chat, and waits. Half the group gets in.
That’s not bad luck. PingPlayers hosts more than a dozen games that Xbox, PC and PlayStation players can share on one server, and crossplay costs nothing extra. But “share the IP” only works for some of them. Depending on the game, Xbox players join by server name, invite code or a settings change, and Minecraft Bedrock needs a DNS workaround (a change to the console’s network settings).
What Does PingPlayers Crossplay Hosting Actually Give an Xbox Squad?
Four things, and none of them depends on a friend’s PC staying switched on:
- One dedicated server per world. It runs whether anyone is playing or not, so nobody has to host.
- One server for every platform. Xbox, PC and PlayStation players all connect to the same instance, with no separate console server running behind it.
- Crossplay at no extra cost. It’s part of the plan, not an add-on.
- A choice of locations. The server sits in one of 12 locations, at the same price in each.
TheXboxHub has already covered how cross-platform play became one of the new rules of Xbox. A dedicated server is the piece that keeps that shared world online when the person who started it logs off.
The short verdict: a good fit for mixed-platform squads on the games covered below, provided someone reads the join guide for their game before inviting everyone.
Which PingPlayers Crossplay Server Games Can Xbox Players Join?
PingPlayers groups its crossplay games by platform. Here’s how they split for an Xbox player, as of the time of writing this, October 2026.
Two caveats before you pick a game:
- The game count. Sixteen games are grouped for crossplay, 13 of them with Xbox, which is why this piece says “more than a dozen” rather than a rounder figure.
- Core Keeper on an Xbox console. Core Keeper doesn’t currently support crossplay between PC and consoles, only between PC storefronts such as Xbox Game Pass and Steam. If your Core Keeper friend is on an Xbox console rather than the Xbox PC app, ask support first.
What Doesn’t a Crossplay Server Cover for Xbox Players?
A few things, and they’re worth knowing before you pay.
- Client-side mods. Console players usually can’t install client-side mods, so a mixed squad should keep to server-side mods.
- Modded Palworld. Workshop content runs on the Steam version of Palworld only, so a modded server is Steam only and consoles can no longer join it.
- A third party in your DNS. The Bedrock workaround is reversible, but it still sends your console’s DNS lookups through a server you don’t control.
- Settings on some games. Crossplay usually needs no setting, but Space Engineers needs three settings and a restart before consoles can join. Follow each game’s guide.
- Games without Xbox crossplay. V Rising, Astroneer and Terraria stay PC or PlayStation only.
What Else Does an Xbox Squad Need Besides a Crossplay Server?
Four things the server can’t supply.
- Your own copy of the game. Every player needs one. The server is the shared world, not the game.
- Matching versions. The server has to run the same game version as the Xbox build. When a console patch lands, update the server too. On Palworld, a version mismatch is one of the first things to check when a join fails.
- The code or ID in hand. For Dragonwilds, the Owner ID goes in before the server is built, and the invite code comes from the Console tab after it boots.
TheXboxHub’s piece on improving Xbox multiplayer gaming experiences is a useful companion if your squad’s problems are on the home-network side.
When Doesn’t an Xbox Squad Need a Rented Game Server at All?
When nobody outside the room needs the world to stay online.
- Co-op where the host is always on anyway, and nobody plays without them.
- Couch co-op. Everyone’s on one screen, so there’s nothing to host.
How Can You Check a Game Server Host’s Crossplay Claims Before You Pay?
Run three checks, in this order. They take ten minutes.
Step 1: Open the host’s join guide for your exact game. Look for console steps. If the guide only talks about “your computer,” treat Xbox support as unconfirmed.
Step 2: Ask pre-sale chat one specific question. Try “Can my Xbox friend join a modded Palworld server?” The right answer is no, and how a host handles that tells you a lot. One Palworld customer described his experience on Trustpilot: “Needed help with setting up a Palworld server for Xbox. Emman was beyond helpful and knowledgeable about the process. After some troubleshooting it was solved in short time.” (Steven Garland on Trustpilot, 17 Jul 2026.) PingPlayers’ live chat opens from the panel’s Help button.
Step 3: Read the refund terms. Game server products carry a 24-hour money-back guarantee, but discounted products are excluded. If you want that safety net, order at full price.
Bottom Line
A crossplay server puts Xbox, PC, and PlayStation players in one world that stays online without anyone’s PC switched on. The catch is how each game joins. Some take a server name or invite code, some need a settings change, and Minecraft Bedrock on Xbox needs a DNS workaround. Before you pay, open the join guide for your exact game, ask pre-sale chat one specific question, and read the refund terms. Ten minutes of checks saves your squad from finding out on night one that half of it can’t get in.
Frequently Asked Questions About Xbox Crossplay Servers
Here are answers to the questions Xbox squads most often ask about crossplay servers.
Can Xbox and PlayStation Players Join the Same Crossplay Server?
Yes, on games that support it. Xbox and PlayStation players join the same dedicated server, with PC players alongside. Each platform may join differently, so check the join table above.
Do Console Players Get Worse Performance Than PC Players on a Crossplay Server?
No. Everyone connects to one dedicated instance, running on high-frequency Xeon and Ryzen CPUs with DDR5 memory and NVMe storage, on dedicated cores. Your own connection still matters.
Can a Squad Switch Its Crossplay Server to Another Game Later?
Yes. Game switching is free on the same plan, and the old world is saved. Expect the join method to change with the game, and the server IP may change when a stored game is woken.
How Much Does a PingPlayers Crossplay Server Cost?
Prices vary by game, and crossplay adds nothing. At the discounted price checked 8 October 2026, a Palworld server with 8 GB was $21.54 for 30 days, and a 3 GB Minecraft Bedrock server was $8.07 for 30 days. SharePay lets the squad split it.
What Happens to a Crossplay Server World if Nobody Renews the Plan?
Plans renew automatically unless someone cancels. After a cancellation, the server stays active until the end of the paid period.
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