Is Overwatch Crossplay? Split Screen and Player Count
Yes, Overwatch is crossplay between PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch and Switch 2. Online it takes 2 to 12 players, and there's no split screen.
Two teams of heroes with unique abilities fight over objectives like escorting a payload, capturing points or pushing a robot. Heroes are split into tank, damage and support, and you can switch during the match.
2–12 onlineCrossplayFree
- Players
- 2–12 online
- Crossplay
- PC + PS5 + PS4 + Xbox Series + Xbox One + Switch + Switch 2
- Split screen
- No
- Free to play
- Yes
- One copy for the group
- No
- Typical session
- 2h
- Genre
- Shooter
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch and Switch 2
Overwatch crossplay by platform
- PS5 + PC
- Yes
- Xbox + PC
- Yes
- PS5 + Xbox
- Yes
- Switch + PC
- Yes
- Xbox + Switch
- Yes
- PS5 + Switch
- Yes
- PC + PS4
- Yes
- PS5 + PS4
- Yes
- PS4 + Xbox
- Yes
- PS4 + Switch
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
Is Overwatch crossplay?
Yes, crossplay works between PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch and Switch 2.
Does Overwatch have split screen?
No, each player needs their own device.
How many players can play Overwatch?
Online, 2 to 12 friends can play together.
Is Overwatch free?
Yes, Overwatch is free to play.
What platforms is Overwatch on?
PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch and Switch 2.
Is Overwatch crossplay between PS5 and PC?
Yes, players on PS5 and PC can play Overwatch together.
Is Overwatch crossplay between Xbox and PC?
Yes, players on Xbox and PC can play Overwatch together.
Is Overwatch co-op?
You team up with friends to play against other teams, so it counts as competitive.
What games are like Overwatch?
Marvel Rivals, STAR WARS Battlefront II, Team Fortress 2, Paladins and Apex Legends.
Games like Overwatch
Marvel Rivals
Teams of Marvel heroes and villains fight to capture points or escort a payload. Certain character pairings unlock team-up abilities, and parts of the map can be destroyed.
2–12 onlineCrossplayFree
STAR WARS Battlefront II
You fight Star Wars battles as clone troopers, droids, rebels or stormtroopers, on foot or in starfighters. Points earned during a match let you spawn as heroes such as Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker.
2–8 online · 2 on one screen
Team Fortress 2
Two teams fight to capture control points, push a bomb cart or steal the other side's briefcase. There are nine classes with different weapons and jobs, and you can switch class mid-match.
2–24 onlineFree
Paladins
Teams of fantasy champions fight to capture a point and then push a payload to the enemy base. Before the match you build a card loadout that modifies your champion's abilities.
2–10 onlineCrossplayFree
Apex Legends
Squads drop onto a shrinking map, scavenge weapons and fight until one is left. Each character has unique abilities, and eliminated teammates can come back if someone carries their banner to a respawn beacon.
2–3 onlineCrossplayFree
Halo Infinite
Shielded Spartan supersoldiers fight in two teams in modes like Slayer and Capture the Flag. Weapons and gear like the grappling hook spawn on the map, and Forge lets you build maps.
2–24 online · 4 on one screenCrossplayFree
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