Cross-play will allow players to battle it out on the gridiron against opponents from other platforms in certain online multiplayer modes.
Cross-play will be available for players only on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Cross-play will be enabled by default when you start the game for the first time on PC, PS5™, or Xbox Series X|S. On Xbox Series X|S, cross-play settings are controlled through the system settings. On PS5 and PC, these settings are found in the in-game settings menu.
The method for disabling cross-play differs by platform. On Xbox Series X|S, this must be done through the console system settings. On PC and PS5, players can opt out of cross-play through the in-game settings menu.
Players who opt in to cross-play will automatically be added to the cross-play matchmaking pool. Cross-play invites will be available in select multiplayer modes that support inviting friends from your own platform. Players across all supported platforms can invite and join others on the same team or play against each other.
To play with your friends, open the EA Social interface in Madden NFL 24, then navigate to the Player Search tab. Search for a player using their EA Identification number or by using their platform identifier. A player’s platform identifier is either their Xbox Series X|S gamertag or PSN ID.
In Madden NFL 24, you can play cross-platform in online Head-to-Head, Madden Ultimate Team™, Superstar KO, and Superstar Showdown.
Avatar progression and gear purchases within Superstar mode are shared across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
For players who opt in to cross-play, any leaderboard in any mode that supports cross-play will be a global leaderboard that includes players from all supported platforms. Players who opt out of cross-play will only see leaderboards for players on their own platform.
The MUT Auction House will not be currently shared across platforms, meaning you will not be able to use Coins to get items from users on other platforms.
Cross-play increases player pools significantly, so that more players are looking for matches at each skill level. This should reduce wait times and lead to faster matchmaking.
Note: cross-play availability can potentially be impacted on a platform by platform basis by things like planned or unplanned maintenance, server releases, Title Updates, unexpected downtime, or matchmaking updates.