This page contains information on whether Deep Rock Galactic is cross-platform.
Deep Rock Galactic is a first-person shooter game created by Ghost Ship Games, and it was released in 2020. The game revolves around the alien planet of Hoxxes IV. The caves of this extensive planet are filled with precious minerals. However, there are plenty of hostile creatures and dangerous environments for living organisms.
Players take the role of a dwarf miner who works for Deep Rock Galactic. This intergalactic mining company sends its workforce deep into the caves of the alien planet to mine the minerals. Players are able to play solo or team up with three other dwarfs in order to fight alien creatures and skillfully navigate through the dense caves.
Players are given the option of selecting one of four playable classes. The classes include scout, engineer, gunner, and driller. Each type has its own cache of tools and weapons. For effective teamwork, players must take full advantage of how the various classes interact, giving the players a greater chance of completing objectives and finishing off enemies.
Players can also choose to upgrade their weapons during the game. These attributes and its great graphics and storyline make the game enjoyable.
Is Deep Rock Galactic Cross Platform?
Fortunately, the game does support cross-platform, although within some limitations. For instance, players who use PS4 cannot play with Xbox One players, while PC players can play with Xbox One players.
The partial implementation of crossplay has come along with many benefits for players. For instance, the game would allow for a more significant player pool because more people will be able to play with friends, irrespective of the platforms they are using.
Moreover, matchmaking during cross-platform will be easier to implement and manage. Additionally, players will be free to change platforms to suit their preferences without risk losing their progress.
Unfortunately, the game does not allow cross-platform between PC and PS4/PS5. This means it is impossible for players who use PC to team up with players using PS4/PS5. On the other hand, game developers have not entirely removed the likelihood of crossplay between the two platforms; hence, it is possible to happen soon.
The game does not support cross-platform between PS4 and Xbox One. Therefore, players who use PS4 cannot team up with Xbox One players and vice versa.
Fortunately, the game allows cross-platform between Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. This means that players who use Xbox One can team up with players who use Xbox Series X/S and vice versa.
Luckily, the game allows cross-platform between PS4 and PS5. This makes it possible for PS4 players to play with PS5 players and vice versa.
Fortunately, the game allows cross-platform between PC and Xbox One. This means that PC players can team up with Xbox One players and vice versa.
Is Deep Rock Galactic Cross Generation?
Fortunately, the game allows cross-generation. This is whereby players can continue playing the game when they switch from one console to another from the same family. For instance, PS4 players can continue playing the game using PS5. Alternatively, Xbox One players can continue playing the game using Xbox Series X/S and vice versa.
This feature makes it easy for players to continue enjoying the game on the latest console without needing to start again.
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Can I Transfer My Deep Rock Galactic Progress Across Platforms?
The game allows players who use PS4/PS5 and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S to save their progress across platforms. For instance, if you are playing the game using PS4 and would like to switch to PS5, you can transfer your progress, data, and achievements from the previous device to the current one.
Therefore, players do not need to start the game afresh, unlike other games such as Farming Simulator 22, which make players lose their progress when switching platforms.
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Overall, players have received the game positively due to its unique gameplay. This makes it a game worth trying this year.
