As of now, Ghost Recon Breakpoint does not support crossplay. Despite being available on multiple platforms, players can only play with others on the same platform. There have been discussions about the possibility of adding cross-play in the future, but no concrete plans or timelines have been announced.

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According to their website, at this time, there is no cross-platform support for Ghost Recon: Wildlands.

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Is Ghost Recon Wildlands Crossplay?

As a big fan of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, I was excited to try out the game's online multiplayer features. But I was curious whether Breakpoint offered crossplay capabilities that would allow me to play with friends on other platforms. In this FAQ, I'll share everything I learned about Breakpoint's crossplay support.

Table of Contents

• What is crossplay and why do people want it?
• Does Ghost Recon Breakpoint have crossplay between any platforms?
• Can I play Breakpoint on Xbox with friends on PlayStation or PC?
• Is cross-progression possible in Breakpoint across platforms?
• Did Wildlands, the previous Ghost Recon game, have crossplay?
• What have the developers said about adding crossplay to Breakpoint?
• Would crossplay improve the Breakpoint multiplayer experience?
• What are some other multiplayer games that allow crossplay?
• Is crossplay becoming a standard feature in multiplayer games?
• What are the challenges of implementing crossplay for developers?

What is crossplay and why do people want it?

Crossplay refers to the ability to play multiplayer games with friends across different gaming platforms. For example, Fortnite players on Xbox One can squad up with teammates on Nintendo Switch and PS4 in the same matchmaking pool. This opens up more options for playing together.

Crossplay is in high demand as gaming has become more social and multiplayer focused. But platform barriers often still exist between PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and mobile gamers. Crossplay helps break down these walls.

Does Ghost Recon Breakpoint have crossplay between any platforms?

Unfortunately, Ghost Recon Breakpoint does not support any form of crossplay functionality as of 2023. Players on Xbox One, PS4 and PC are only able to play together with others on the same platform.

I found this out the hard way when I wasn't able to team up with a buddy playing on PC while I was on Xbox. It was definitely disappointing given how much fun co-op is in Breakpoint.

Can I play Breakpoint on Xbox with friends on PlayStation or PC?

Because Breakpoint does not have crossplay capabilities, it is currently not possible to play co-op or PvP between platforms in any way.

If you own Breakpoint on Xbox, you can only play multiplayer modes with other Xbox players. The same goes for PlayStation and PC owners being limited to their respective platforms.

Hopefully down the line the developers can enable some form of cross-platform multiplayer for Breakpoint. But as of now, there is no way to directly play together on different systems.

Is cross-progression possible in Breakpoint across platforms?

In addition to crossplay for multiplayer, some games allow cross-progression which lets you carry over your game saves, stats and unlocks between platforms by linking accounts.

Unfortunately, Ghost Recon Breakpoint does not support cross-progression either. Your campaign progress and online characters are locked to the platform where you play.

Having cross-progression would be amazing for Breakpoint, especially with how much content there is to grind through. But for now, switching platforms means starting over from scratch.

Did Wildlands, the previous Ghost Recon game, have crossplay?

Going back to Ghost Recon Wildlands, the direct predecessor to Breakpoint, crossplay was again not an available feature between platforms.

Like with Breakpoint, Wildlands multiplayer components like co-op missions and PvP Ghost War mode were restricted to your specific platform.

So crossplay has not been implemented yet in the more recent Ghost Recon games, despite fans requesting the ability to play together with friends regardless of platform.

What have the developers said about adding crossplay to Breakpoint?

According to Ubisoft developers, crossplay is something being considered for Breakpoint, but there are no concrete plans yet to implement it.

In October 2019, Ubisoft's Alain Corre explained some key issues holding back immediate crossplay support, like needing to upgrade backend systems to account for other platforms. [1]

But the team also seems open to exploring crossplay down the road once these challenges are addressed. The developers continue monitoring fan feedback on desired features like crossplay as well.

So while it seems unlikely anytime soon, hopefully fan interest could help make crossplay a priority for future Breakpoint updates.

Would crossplay improve the Breakpoint multiplayer experience?

In my opinion, adding crossplay support would significantly improve the longevity and player experience of Ghost Recon Breakpoint multiplayer:

• It would unite the player base across platforms, making matchmaking quicker and easier at all times.
• Friends could play together regardless of owning Breakpoint on different systems.
• Cross-progression would allow players to continue their progress across multiple platforms seamlessly.
• More players means a more thriving in-game economy and community for the online components.

Overall, crossplay has the potential to add a lot of value to Breakpoint. The ball is in Ubisoft's court to make it happen.

What are some other multiplayer games that allow crossplay?

Here are a few notable multiplayer games that do incorporate crossplay functionality:

• Call of Duty: Warzone (Xbox, PlayStation, PC)
• Fortnite (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, mobile)
• Rocket League (Xbox, PS, Switch, PC)
• Apex Legends (Xbox, PS, PC)
• Destiny 2 (Xbox, PS, PC, Stadia)
• Minecraft (mobile, console, PC)

Adding crossplay support has kept these game communities thriving across platforms. Hopefully Breakpoint can join this list soon.

Is crossplay becoming a standard feature in multiplayer games?

The massive popularity and success of crossplay pioneers like Fortnite has pushed more developers to incorporate connectivity across platforms. While not yet an industry standard, crossplay momentum is accelerating.

Sony has shifted its longstanding resistance, with PlayStation 4 opening up to crossplay in 2019. Cloud gaming services like Google Stadia also center on removing platform barriers.

As online multiplayer continues dominating gaming, expect cross-platform support to become a baseline expectation for new releases. Exciting times ahead!

What are the challenges of implementing crossplay for developers?

Adding quality crossplay support to existing games brings both technical and business hurdles including:

• Syncing up complex backend systems and servers between platforms
• Account management and anti-cheating measures
• Navigating company politics and platform agreements
• Splitting revenue share between platform holders
• Recertifying patched games for approval

But with the increase of crossplay middleware services, implementation is getting easier than ever for willing developers.

Conclusion

Crossplay remains highly desired by Ghost Recon Breakpoint players, even if the feature isn't available yet. With multiplayer gaming being more popular than ever, hopefully Ubisoft can make crossplay a reality down the road to unite the Breakpoint community fully. Until then, I'll keep dreaming of the day I can squad up on Xbox with my PC friends. The potential is limitless!