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7 Days to Die Crossplay Server: PC, PS5 & Xbox together
Set up a crossplay server in 7 Days to Die V3.0: ServerAllowCrossplay, the EAC requirement, the 8-player limit and why mods block all console players.
Last updated July 20, 2026 · RespawnHost
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Can PC and console players play together on one server?
Yes — since V3.0 “Dead Hot Summer”, 7 Days to Die supports crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, including on dedicated servers from day one. For console players to join, your server has to meet four conditions: crossplay enabled, EAC on, 8 players maximum and no mods. PS4 and Xbox One are not supported.
Which settings does a crossplay server need?
These properties in serverconfig.xml (at RespawnHost in the panel under Configuration) are mandatory for crossplay:
| Property | Value | Why |
|---|---|---|
ServerAllowCrossplay | true | Enables crossplay |
EACEnabled | true | Mandatory — no console joins without Easy Anti-Cheat |
ServerMaxPlayerCount | 8 (or fewer) | Crossplay limit: more than 8 slots disables crossplay |
IgnoreEOSSanctions | false | EOS sanctions must be respected |
On top of that: no mods whatsoever — every installed mod blocks console players from joining. A crossplay server is always a vanilla server.
Warning
The 8-player limit is hard: set ServerMaxPlayerCount higher and the server keeps running as a PC-only server — console players stay locked out. If you want more than 8 slots, you have to give up crossplay.
Which platforms are in — and which aren’t?
| Platform | Crossplay on dedicated servers |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Yes |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes |
| PS4 / Xbox One | No — V3.0 does not release for the last console generation |
Crossplay or mods — what’s the trade-off?
You have to choose:
- Crossplay server: vanilla, max 8 players, EAC on — in exchange, friends on PS5 and Xbox can join. The roughly 150 sandbox options of the SandboxCode remain fully available, because sandbox settings are not mods.
- PC server with mods: as many slots as you like and full modding freedom — but Steam players only.
Tip
Even without mods you can heavily customize a crossplay server: presets like Bite Club (permadeath) or your own sandbox code with adjusted difficulty, XP rate and blood moon rhythm work on crossplay servers without restriction.
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t my console friends join?
Check the four mandatory settings: ServerAllowCrossplay=true, EACEnabled=true, 8 slots maximum, IgnoreEOSSanctions=false — and make sure not a single mod is installed. Even one mod blocks all console joins.
Can I disable crossplay later and install mods? Yes — crossplay is a server setting, not a permanent commitment. Just be aware your console teammates won’t be able to join after the switch.
Do console players need a specific version? PS5 and Xbox Series players need the current V3.0 release — it shipped simultaneously with the PC version, so all platforms stay on the same build.
Related guides
- Rent a 7 Days to Die Server — Crossplay-ready, online in under 90 seconds
- serverconfig.xml & SandboxCode — All properties in detail
- Creating and setting up a server — Your path to a server of your own
- How much RAM do I need? — The right package for 8 crossplay slots