Community report + official patch notes · Reviewed September 7, 2026. Community-reported steps have not been independently reproduced by this site. Check the current in-game prompts.
Can PC, PS5 and Xbox play together?
Crossplay support and the lack of cross-progression are described in the linked September 5 guide. Treat a supported feature separately from whether it is currently working on every platform. This site does not have live server telemetry.
Why does joining a friend fail?
- Both players should fully close the game and install available updates.
- Compare the version visible in each client. A platform waiting for a patch can have a different build.
- Check the crossplay and party settings in both clients.
- Recreate the party after updating. Try each player as host once.
- Record the exact error, platform pair, version and time if the failure repeats.
How long should matchmaking take?
There is no reliable universal queue-time number. Region, time of day, role demand and current service issues matter. A single long queue does not establish a server outage. Repeatedly cancelling also makes your own timing comparison less useful.
Use Hotfix 1 notes to distinguish a documented fix from a suggested workaround. Never download an unofficial “online fix” to solve account or party errors.
Sources and next steps
All Things How · Friends and crossplay (Sep 5) · IllFonic · Early Access Hotfix 1
Continue with the civilian survival guide, Michael Myers guide, or latest patch notes.
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