{"id":1634,"date":"2021-08-16T17:02:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T17:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/?p=1634"},"modified":"2021-08-16T17:02:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T17:02:48","slug":"is-gang-beasts-cross-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform? Yes, But Only for Xbox and PC Players."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this post, we will answer the question: <strong>is Gang Beasts cross-platform?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will look at what cross-platform is about and whether or not it is possible to play Gang Beasts cross-platform with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you want to find out if Gang Beasts cross-platform or not, keep on reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#A_Brief_Overview_of_Gang_Beasts\" title=\"A Brief Overview of Gang Beasts\">A Brief Overview of Gang Beasts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Can_You_Play_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform\" title=\"Can You Play Gang Beasts Cross-platform?\">Can You Play Gang Beasts Cross-platform?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#FAQs_about_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Support\" title=\"FAQs about Gang Beasts Cross-platform Support\">FAQs about Gang Beasts Cross-platform Support<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_PS4\" title=\"Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PS4?\">Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PS4?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_PC\" title=\"Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PC?\">Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_PS4_and_PC\" title=\"Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between PS4 and PC?\">Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between PS4 and PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_Steam_Players\" title=\"Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and Steam Players?\">Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and Steam Players?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-gang-beasts-cross-platform\/#Is_Gang_Beasts_Crossplay\" title=\"Is Gang Beasts Crossplay?\">Is Gang Beasts Crossplay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_Overview_of_Gang_Beasts\"><\/span>A Brief Overview of Gang Beasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gangbeasts.game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gang Beasts<\/a><\/strong> is an indie multiplayer fighting game in which you can play online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an unusual fighting game because it is a cross between wrestling, tag, and smash bros-styled games with physics-based controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is based around ragdoll characters who fight on different 2D maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the mode you are playing, you can either play against each other or in the same team to take down your opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/285900\/Gang_Beasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>According to popular opinion<\/strong><\/a>, this game is played by thousands of gamers worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the best indie fighting games out there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Gang Beasts is available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles and the Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also play Gang Beasts as an early access game for the Oculus Rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it will also come to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/gang-beasts-coming-to-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Nintendo Switch in September 2021.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Play_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform\"><\/span>Can You Play Gang Beasts Cross-platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Can-You-Play-Gang-Beasts-Cross-platform_-1024x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Can-You-Play-Gang-Beasts-Cross-platform_-1024x378.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Can-You-Play-Gang-Beasts-Cross-platform_-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Can-You-Play-Gang-Beasts-Cross-platform_-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Can-You-Play-Gang-Beasts-Cross-platform_.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can play Gang Beasts cross-platform. <strong>Gang Beasts is a cross-platform game as of July 1st, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>cross-platform play is limited to the Xbox and PC versions of the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, Gang Beasts crossplay is only available between the Microsoft Store for PC and the Xbox versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means, if you are playing with Steam, you will not be able to play Gang Beasts cross-platform with other Xbox users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developer said they are working on adding the feature across all platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the developer has stated that crossplay will not be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch any time soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, this is because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/5\/3\/22417560\/sony-ps4-cross-play-confidential-documents-epic-games-agreements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Sony have strict rules<\/strong><\/a> when it comes to cross-platform play with Xbox , PC, and mobile games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let say you want to enjoy <strong>Gang Beasts cross-platform with your friends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I<strong>n this case, you have to ensure that they have got the Xbox version or buy the game from the Microsoft Store on their PC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a sad situation for gamers, especially in 2021, but it is what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At the moment, it&#39;s not feasible to have crossplay for other platforms, however we&#39;ll look into it later this year. It&#39;s on our roadmap &#8211; as we explore the tech side of it and we&#39;ll look at the business side as well.<\/p>&mdash; Gang Beasts (@gangbeasts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gangbeasts\/status\/1417458858004520988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 20, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the Gang Beasts developer has recently stated that they are<strong> &#8220;working on&#8221;<\/strong> cross-platform play and are trying to get Sony approval for Xbox One and PC players to play together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they have not yet given a timeline as to when cross-platform will be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will update this post when we have more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-terraria-cross-platform\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"773\">Is Terraria Cross-platform?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, Gang Beasts is a cross-platform game, and it does support cross-platform play between Xbox players and PC players.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been confirmed by the developers themselves, as mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a totally different story for PlayStation 4 and Switch users because Sony and Nintendo do not allow cross-platform play between their consoles and other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, therefore, you will not be able to enjoy Gang Beasts with friends who are using either of these popular gaming consoles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not know when cross-platform support will be added for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch users, but we will update this post as soon as we find out more about the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think Sony and Nintendo are doing the right thing by not allowing cross-platform play?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which platform of Gang Beasts are you playing the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mean time, you can also check some <a href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/tag\/cross-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>cross-platform game<\/strong><\/a> that we have discussed about here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Support\"><\/span>FAQs about Gang Beasts Cross-platform Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_PS4\"><\/span>Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PS4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this moment in time, <strong>Gang Beasts cross-platform support between Xbox and PS4 is not available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you will not be able to play with your friends on PS4 if you play on Xbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_PC\"><\/span>Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Y<strong>es. Gang Beasts is cross-platform between Xbox and PC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gang Beasts cross-platform support between Xbox and PC is only available to the Microsoft Store for PC users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enjoy Gang Beasts cross-platform play support between the two platforms, you must download the game from Microsoft Store on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also means you won&#8217;t be able to play against your pals on Steam if you&#8217;re using an Xbox console or the Microsoft Store version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_PS4_and_PC\"><\/span>Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between PS4 and PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No. Gang Beasts does not currently support cross-platform play between PS4 and PC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you cannot play with your friends on PlayStation 4 if they&#8217;re playing on the Microsoft Store for PC or Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developer has claimed that cross-platform support for PS4 is possible in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But given Sony&#8217;s tight regulations on cross-platform play, they will have to work extremely hard to win Sony&#8217;s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gang_Beasts_Cross-platform_Between_Xbox_and_Steam_Players\"><\/span>Is Gang Beasts Cross-platform Between Xbox and Steam Players?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, no. At this time, Gang Beasts does not support cross-platform play between Xbox and Steam players.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gang_Beasts_Crossplay\"><\/span>Is Gang Beasts Crossplay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, Gang Beasts is a crossplay game. However, there are some limitations to the crossplay gameplay.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can play Gang Beasts with your friends on Xbox One and PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But unfortunately, you will be unable to play against PlayStation 4 players. This is because Sony has strict regulations when it comes to crossplay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we will answer the question: is Gang Beasts cross-platform? We will look at what cross-platform is about and whether or not it is possible to play Gang Beasts cross-platform with your friends. So if you want to find out if Gang Beasts cross-platform or not, keep on reading. 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