Is Reanimal Crossplay? The Short Answer

Is Reanimal Crossplay? Yes, Reanimal does support full crossplay. You can play with friends regardless of whether they are on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch 2.

I have been digging into this because, honestly, the idea of exploring a terrifying island alone sounded like a one-way ticket to Nope City for me. If you are like me and need a buddy to share the scares (and the blame when you inevitably panic and run the wrong way), the good news is that Tarsier Studios has built this game with co-op at its heart.

Let us break down exactly how this works, because there are a few specific details you need to know before you and your friend dive in.

So, Is Reanimal Crossplay? The Short Answer.

Yes. The game launched with full cross-platform support. I have seen reports of players on PS5 jumping into games with friends on Switch 2 without any hiccups. The official Xbox store listing also explicitly lists “Xbox cross-platform co-op” as a feature, meaning an Xbox player can team up with someone on PC or PlayStation.

To put it simply, the game does not care what box you play on. It just wants you to be scared together.

Wait, There’s a Catch (Sort Of)

Okay, so there is one small, temporary situation regarding Is Reanimal Crossplay that you should be aware of. It doesn’t break the feature, but it might explain some confusion if you run into issues.

The developers recently released a big patch (version 1.5). To ensure that crossplay remains smooth, they decided not to push it to everyone at the exact same time. Instead, they put it on a separate “beta branch” on Steam first.

Here is why this matters to you:

• Version matters: Crossplay only works if everyone is on the same game version.
• If you opt into the PC beta branch: You will only be able to play with other PC players who are also on that beta branch. You will lose the ability to play with friends on consoles or the standard PC version until the patch goes live for everyone.
• The fix: Unless you are a tech-savvy player who needs the absolute latest patch immediately, just stay on the standard, default version of the game. The developers did this specifically to protect the crossplay experience for the majority of players. The full patch is scheduled to roll out to all platforms shortly.

Think of it as a brief moment of turbulence. The crossplay feature itself is absolutely there and intended to be the main way to play.

How to Actually Play Together (Your Crossplay Setup Guide)

Setting this up is mercifully simple. You won’t need to be a network engineer to play with your friend.

The Host (The one who starts the game):

1. Head to the Co-Op menu.
2. Select “Host Online.”
3. The game will generate a simple 5-character code.
4. Send that code to your friend.

The Friend (The one joining):

1. Go to the Co-Op menu.
2. Select “Join Online.”
3. Enter the 5-character code.

That is it. The game handles the rest. Because it uses this code system rather than just relying on platform friends lists, it seamlessly bypasses the usual console barriers, making crossplay work effortlessly.

What About the “Friend’s Pass”? (Playing for Free)

This is where things get really interesting, and also where there is a current platform limitation.

The “Friend’s Pass” lets one player who owns the full game play through the entire campaign with a friend who only has the free demo/trial version.

• How it works: The owner hosts the game. The friend downloads the “Reanimal Demo” or “Friend’s Pass” version from their respective store. They join via the code system above.
• The Current Status:
  • Works on: PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Not working yet: PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S.

So, if you are on Xbox hoping to play with a friend who hasn’t bought the game yet, you might need to wait a little longer. The developers have said it should be available on those platforms “soon,” but at launch, it is a PlayStation and Switch 2 advantage.

Check other Crossplay Games:

• GTA 6 Crossplay
• Castle Crashers Crossplay
• Outlast Trials Crossplay

A Quick Note on Local Co-op

If you and your friend are in the same room (lucky you), you can also play local split-screen or “couch co-op” on the same console or PC. Just make sure you have two controllers connected and select “Local” from the co-op menu.

The Bottom Line

Tarsier Studios has made a game that is clearly meant to be played with someone else, and they have torn down the platform walls to make that happen. Is Reanimal Crossplay? Absolutely. It works out of the box between PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2.

Just be mindful of that beta branch if you are a PC player, and keep an eye out for the Friends’ Pass update if you are on Xbox or Steam. Now go grab a friend, brace yourselves, and try not to scream too loud. Okay, scream as loud as you want. That is half the fun.