Permafrost Crossplay: Steam, GOG, Epic and Consoles
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Quick answer: No crossplay yet. Permafrost launched simultaneously on Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store (October 9, 2026), but cross-store play is not live. There are no console versions during Early Access at all.
Status by platform pair
| Pair | Status (Oct 13, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Steam ↔ Epic | Not live; reported in development |
| Steam ↔ GOG | Not live; unconfirmed |
| Epic ↔ GOG | Not live; unconfirmed |
| PC ↔ PS5/Xbox | No console versions exist |
What this means for your group
Buy on the same storefront as your friends. Since the world session is hosted by a player on one store's infrastructure, mixing stores isn't currently possible. If someone in your group hasn't bought yet, standardize on one store first — our buying guide covers the options.
Consoles
A PlayStation Store page for Permafrost exists with no release date, and the team has indicated consoles are more likely for the 1.0 release than during Early Access. No Xbox version has been announced. Any crossplay question involving consoles is moot until those versions exist.
Watching for changes
Cross-store play is the kind of feature that arrives in a patch note. Watch the Steam news hub or our updates page — we'll log it when it's real.
FAQ
If cross-store play launches, will my world transfer? Unknown — worlds are host-bound today; don't plan around transfers.
Is the Mac Crossover workaround affected? Community-reported Crossover play on Apple Silicon uses the Steam Windows build, so it follows Steam's rules.
Related: Co-op guide · Release & platforms · Where to buy
Related guides
- Permafrost Co-op: Hosting, Joining and Save RulesCo-op is 1–4 players, player-hosted, PvE only. The host owns the save, guests need to be at the main menu for Steam invites, and there are no dedicated servers yet.
- Permafrost Dedicated Server: Status and AlternativesNo dedicated servers at Early Access launch: the host's PC is the server. What that means, what third-party hosts actually offer, and your alternatives.
- Permafrost Release Date, Platforms and Early AccessPermafrost launched in Early Access on October 9, 2026, Windows-only on Steam. At least 12 months of EA are planned; no console dates announced.
- Permafrost Price and Where to Buy (Is It Free?)Not free: $24.99 on Steam with a 20% launch discount as of Oct 13, 2026. Buy on Steam or authorized stores; the Official Companion is a $7.99 DLC.