Best Crossplay Games On Xbox Game Pass (December 2025)

Xbox Game Pass went through significant changes in 2025, changing the tier system to include Essential, Premium, Ultimate, and PC. If you want 500+ Xbox games and Day One releases, you will need to subscribe to the Ultimate tier, which is $29.99/month. Premium offers 200+ games, but new Xbox releases will be added within a year rather than immediately. PC-only comes with its own games and offers Day One releases.
Whether you are a new or old subscriber, you are probably contemplating whether to invest in Game Pass or not, especially since it is no longer a no-brainer. However, if you are looking to play some Xbox crossplay games, the subscription service still has you well-covered, offering plenty of games in Premium, Ultimate, and PC.
Updated on December 16, 2025, by Mark Sammut: This list of the best crossplay games on Xbox Game Pass has been refreshed to reflect the latest cross-platform multiplayer support. Two new Game Pass titles with different degrees of crossplay support have been added, and each entry now clearly outlines its cross-platform compatibility, making it easier to find games you can play with friends regardless of system. Whether you’re looking for co-op crossplay games, competitive multiplayer experiences, or the best Xbox Game Pass cross-platform games in 2025, this guide now provides clearer, more up-to-date information.
Yes, Call of Duty has been in a bit of a rut in the last few years, but the new games are still among the most popular multiplayer options of their release years. Black Ops 7 was, arguably, the least hyped entry in the franchise of the last decade, and it has plenty of issues that stop it from being great. The campaign is not particularly good and might disappoint players who download BO7 in the hope of getting a decent solo run; however, the multiplayer is generally well worth the price of a download if you're craving some fast-paced competitive scenarios.
The maps are mostly solid, and the gameplay has been tweaked just enough to feel like an evolution of previous entries. BO7's Zombies is also rock-solid and the best since 2020's Black Ops Cold War, so you can easily have some good old-fashioned co-op wave-based fun. Personally, Zombies is the primary mode I check out in each Call of Duty, and BO7 doesn't disappoint.
This is weird. Gears of War is on a PlayStation console. That just doesn't sound right, does it? Well, that is the timeline we live in, and there are certainly positives to this development. For one, Game Pass subscribers who boot up Gears of War: Reloaded will be joining a wider playerbase than ever before, which should help keep the remaster's PvP modes alive for quite a long time. Secondly, you can now play through the 2-player co-op campaign with a friend who does not own an Xbox or a PC, creating a union that would have seemed inconceivable just a few years ago.
Now, is Reloaded worth playing? If somebody has never experienced Gears of War, they should give this version a try. While the third-person shooter gameplay feels dated at this point, it is still satisfying, and the campaign is paced well to ensure that most encounters do not overstay their welcome. If you have no interest in the online portion, the single-player (or co-op) story is 100% worth experiencing. If you have played the game to death already, you might just want to try the multiplayer modes.
Obsidian's announcement of Grounded 2 came as a bit of a surprise, just because it did not seem like the developer was winding down the first game. Yet, the sequel is now part of Game Preview and Steam Early Access, and it is a solid evolution of its predecessor.
Set in a park rather than a backyard, Grounded 2 very much feels like "Grounded but bigger and better," although it does come with a few rough edges that should be ironed out during the development process. The sequel emphasizes customization way more than the original title, so you can go out of your way to put a personal touch on your character. If you have played Grounded, the sequel's gameplay loop will not hold too many surprises, as it is still ultimately a survival game that prioritizes crafting; however, it is shaping up to be a pretty awesome successor.
Have you ever come across a game concept and thought, "There is no way that could be fun," only to learn the error of your ways? That is my experience with roughly 80% of work sim games, and PowerWash Simulator might be the best example. Why is it so satisfying and relaxing to blast dirt away? Like, it isn't fun in real life, but FuturLab has managed to make it incredible in gaming form.
The first game was flawless, and the sequel is somehow even better. Although you can definitely start a business solo, PowerWash Simulator 2 is arguably better with a partner, as the campaign supports two-player co-op. There is also a free mode that allows up to four users, allowing for maximum cleaning carnage. If this series does not sound like your cup of tea, give it a try for a few hours. It won't take long for you to realize if these games are for you or not.
Despite making its full debut on July 22, 2025, Abiotic Factor had been around for more than a year by that point, at least on PC. Deep Field used this time wisely to gradually build upon a rock-solid survival co-op foundation, resulting in one of the genre's best modern efforts on both computers and consoles. So, what is Abiotic Factor? Well, you and your friends are cast as scientists who become trapped in a pretty huge underground facility that has become infested with supernatural abominations. Your group starts with very little to their name, and you need to set up a home base, find food, and progressively venture further and further out into the unknown.
While the core survival mechanics are nothing too unusual by the genre's standards, Abiotic Factor does a great job of cutting the fat to provide a surprisingly lean but still deep experience. Along with a sense of discovery provided through exploration and shepherded by story-based missions, the campaign also constantly makes you feel like you are growing more competent. Honestly, I tend to struggle with survival games, but I found myself enjoying Abiotic Factor.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has both Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark: Survival Evolved, but the former has more comprehensive crossplay coverage. The latter is mainly for PC players to play together. Survival Ascended allows PC, PS5, and Xbox players to share a dedicated server, and the option can be triggered or disabled as usual.
While not specifically co-op, Ark is, naturally, a multiplayer survival game that can hold up to roughly 70 players on the same server. You can work against or with each other, and both relationships have their value. This version of the game has a pretty mixed reputation, but it has also never really lost popularity, and servers are wildly active. If you have never played Ark, I would recommend Survival Ascended since it is clearly the future.
Currently available in early access/game preview, 33 Immortals is still a work in progress; however, the current version is already impressive and provides a fairly complete experience, at least in terms of showcasing the roguelite's core gameplay loop. One of the most existing co-op games in a long time, Thunder Lotus's project delivers on its title's promise: 33-user multiplayer. Now, that does not mean you will be constantly battling alongside 32 other people, as that is rarely the case.
Putting aside time spent in the Dark Forest, which is the hub area, you are dropped onto a large map, where you are encouraged to explore, kill monsters, collect resources, take on Torture Chambers, and eventually defeat the main bosses. For the most part, players will split up into smaller groups so they can cover as much ground as possible, especially since certain challenges come with restrictions anyway. 33 Immortals emphasize smart and cohesive teamwork, and even as groups spread across the terrain, they are still all working toward the same endpoint.
In terms of actual gameplay, 33 Immortals shares similarities with Hades, offering fast-paced isometric action with stylish combat. As a roguelite, players will constantly be upgrading their skills during a run, and long-term progression is tied to the Feat Level. There are also plenty of weapons to pick from, although sticking to one is generally advised.
While not 100% guaranteed, most modern sports games tend to incorporate crossplay support, just because these projects live and die because of the viability of their online sessions. Thanks to its collaboration with EA Play, Xbox Game Pass has a few cross-platform sports games, although exceptions exist. For example, EA Sports FC 24 and NHL 24 support crossplay, but UFC 5 does not.
Madden NFL 25 is another project that allows PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S users to play with or against each other, and the feature is activated by default (although it can be turned off via the Xbox's system settings). Madden NFL 25 has quite a few multiplayer options, and they generally support cross-platform play. For instance, the feature is available in Franchise and Ultimate Team, which are arguably the most popular modes in the game.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is in a bit of a weird spot. On the one hand, it is a solid-enough third-person shooter that makes respectable use of a decorated IP. On the other hand, there are quite a few better co-op shooters on the market, causing this game to be a rather hard sell.
That said, if you and your friends are really into Aliens, then I recommend giving Fireteam Elite's campaign a try. It is quite short and can be easily completed over a weekend, and it does a pretty great job of replicating the classic movie's look and atmosphere. Fireteam Elite is not lacking in depth either, as there are multiple classes with progression trees. However, just start with a single run of the campaign and then see if you want to repeat it.
Nothing in the world is less fun than moving from one house to another. The event is tedious, frustrating, and prone to disastrous errors; the sooner it is done, the better. Naturally, this process sounds like the perfect basis for a video game series! Moving Out serves as a prime example that developers can make anything fun with the right creativity and, more often than not, co-op. The original 2020 entry is a delightful psychic-based sim that challenges players to take charge of a moving company that tends to accept requests that are a bit unusual. It proved that this concept can work in a party setting.
Moving Out 2 builds upon its predecessor's foundations, delivering a similar gameplay loop that is enhanced through far more absurd scenarios. Yes, this is a multiverse adventure that sends movers across dimensions. Putting aside the ridiculous missions, Moving Out 2 is, at its core, a puzzle game about finding the ideal path to ensure that as many items survive the transfer process in one piece, which is easier said than done. Communication is key, especially since the title really should be played with a few friends. Sure, single-player is an option, but Moving Out 2 loses a lot when co-op is not involved. It is simply designed for multiplayer. Fortunately, the game supports cross-platform play, so it should not be that difficult to set up a play session.