Playing Sea of Thieves Across Different Platforms: Crossplay Guide for PS5, Xbox and PC

Primarily, Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer game. However, it is important to note if it is cross-platform and how to add your friends to your crew and friends list. This article covers all the necessary information on these topics.

Even though it is possible to play Sea of Thieves alone, it is undoubtedly more enjoyable to play with friends, even if you are simply exploring on Safer Seas or completing a Tall Tale.

Having a crew while sailing greatly simplifies combat, exploration, and voyages. With Sea of Thieves now accessible on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, there is curiosity about whether one can join forces with their friends.

To discover if Sea of Thieves offers cross-platform or crossplay capabilities and how to invite your friends to join your ship, continue reading.

Table of Contents

Is Sea of Thieves cross-platform between PS5, Xbox, and PC?
How to use crossplay in Sea of Thieves on PS5, Xbox and PC
How to add friends in Sea of Thieves

Is Sea of Thieves Cross-Platform Between PS5, Xbox, and PC?

An image of Sea of Thieves key art. — Rare

Indeed, Sea of Thieves can be played across platforms, including PS5, Xbox, and PC. This allows you to join forces with friends from different platforms to conquer all the challenges and adventures that await you in the Sea of Thieves.

However, it is possible to deactivate the cross-platform feature. Many console players choose to do so due to the prevalence of cheaters in the PC version of Sea of Thieves. The game’s anti-cheat system is relatively basic and often fails to detect all cheats.

Additionally, not only can you play with friends on different platforms, but you can also take advantage of the cross-save feature. This allows you to seamlessly continue your progress and character across all platforms, including PS5, Xbox, and PC. This is made possible by the requirement of a Microsoft account for signing in, whether you are playing on Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox.

Using Crossplay in Sea of Thieves on PS5, Xbox and PC

Sea of Thieves stands out from other games that may require you to adjust settings in order to enable crossplay. Its method for playing cross-platform is refreshingly simple and is enabled right from the start.

To begin, simply invite your friends using the in-game menus and you will be able to join a lobby with them.

An image showing how to invite friends to play cross-platform in sea of thieves — Rare / Microsoft

You’ll be able to invite friends to your game through this screen when planning your next adventure.

Adding Friends in Sea of Thieves

To add friends in Sea of Thieves, it is important to ensure that you add them through the Xbox App, regardless of the platform you are using. To do this on a PC, follow these instructions:

How to Add Friends on PC

To access the ‘Social’ tab on the Xbox app for Windows, simply go to the top-left corner of your screen.
Enter your friend’s name in the ‘Search for people‘ box and click on it.
Once they are displayed in a list below, simply click on their name to open their profile.
On the far right side of the screen, there is an option labeled ‘Add Friend‘. Simply click on it.

Adding Friends on Xbox

To access the menu, press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to the second icon at the top of the menu featuring two people. Choose that option.
If you have recently played a game with your friend, you can find them under the ‘Recently played with’ tab and add them as a friend.
Alternatively, you have the option to search for them using the ‘Find someone’ function.

Adding Friends on PS5

To access Game Base, simply press the PS button on your DualSense controller.
Go to the Friends Tab and look for players.
Enter the actual name or online identifier of a player and select Add Friend.

After following these instructions, you can easily invite your friend to join your game by clicking the ‘Invite Friends’ button on the lobby screen. Simply choose their name from the list that pops up and you’re ready to set sail!