Xbox Game Pass went through significant changes in 2025, changing the tier system to include Essential, Premium, Ultimate, and PC. If you want 500+ Xbox games and Day One releases, you will need to subscribe to the Ultimate tier, which is $29.99/month. Premium offers 200+ games, but new Xbox releases will be added within a year rather than immediately. PC-only comes with its own games and offers Day One releases.
Whether you are a new or old subscriber, you are probably contemplating whether to invest in Game Pass or not, especially since it is no longer a no-brainer. However, if you are looking to play some Xbox crossplay games, the subscription service still has you well-covered, offering plenty of games in Premium, Ultimate, and PC.
All the included games are in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate; if you are subscribed to another tier, please check your library to see if you have access to the title.
Updated on January 13, 2026, by Mark Sammut: 2026 has begun, and Game Pass has started to add new faces to its roster. While the new additions mostly do not offer crossplay, the Xbox service already has a huge collection of titles. Along with adding Marvel Cosmic Invasion, we have introduced two quick picks sections to help readers who are just looking for something to play right now.
Quick Picks: Best Crossplay Games On Game Pass Per Genre
While we will dive into the individual games in a second, let's dedicate a section to quick recommendations to help any readers who are just looking for something to play right now. We are going to split the suggestions by genre, just because that makes the most sense.
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Genre |
Game |
Supported Platforms |
|---|---|---|
|
Third-Person Shooter |
Gears of War: Reloaded |
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC |
|
First-Person Shooter |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 |
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC |
|
Open-World |
Grounded 2 |
Xbox and PC |
|
Party |
Moving Out 2 |
Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch |
|
RPG |
Diablo 4 |
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC |
Quick Picks: Best Crossplay Games On Game Pass Per Subscription Tier
Similar to the previous section, this one will cover the best crossplay games in each subscription tier. The table will begin with the most basic subscription (Essential) and work its way up, with the next row also containing its predecessor's games. PC Game Pass will be listed at the end since that is something of an exception.
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Subscription |
Top Pick |
Alternative 1 |
Alternative 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Xbox Game Pass Essential |
Deep Rock Galactic |
Grounded |
Among Us |
|
Xbox Game Pass Premium |
Dead by Daylight |
33 Immortals |
Diablo 4 |
|
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate |
Black Ops 7 |
Gears of War: Reloaded |
Marvel Cosmic Invasion |
|
PC Game Pass |
Black Ops 7 |
Gears of War: Reloaded |
Marvel Cosmic Invasion |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Released
- November 14, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Yes, Call of Duty has been in a bit of a rut in the last few years, but the new games are still among the most popular multiplayer options of their release years. Black Ops 7 was, arguably, the least hyped entry in the franchise of the last decade, and it has plenty of issues that stop it from being great. The campaign is not particularly good and might disappoint players who download BO7 in the hope of getting a decent solo run; however, the multiplayer is generally well worth the price of a download if you're craving some fast-paced competitive scenarios.
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Black Ops 7 has arrived, and there are a few things it does better than previous Call of Duty games that you might want to check out.
The maps are mostly solid, and the gameplay has been tweaked just enough to feel like an evolution of previous entries. BO7's Zombies is also rock-solid and the best since 2020's Black Ops Cold War, so you can easily have some good old-fashioned co-op wave-based fun. Personally, Zombies is the primary mode I check out in each Call of Duty, and BO7 doesn't disappoint.
Gears of War: Reloaded
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Gears of War: Reloaded
- Released
- August 26, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- The Coalition
- Genre(s)
- Action, Third-Person Shooter, War & Military
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- 2-Player Co-Op Campaign
- PvP Multiplayer Modes
This is weird. Gears of War is on a PlayStation console. That just doesn't sound right, does it? Well, that is the timeline we live in, and there are certainly positives to this development. For one, Game Pass subscribers who boot up Gears of War: Reloaded will be joining a wider playerbase than ever before, which should help keep the remaster's PvP modes alive for quite a long time. Secondly, you can now play through the 2-player co-op campaign with a friend who does not own an Xbox or a PC, creating a union that would have seemed inconceivable just a few years ago.
Gears of War: Reloaded supports full crossplay between Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Now, is Reloaded worth playing? If somebody has never experienced Gears of War, they should give this version a try. While the third-person shooter gameplay feels dated at this point, it is still satisfying, and the campaign is paced well to ensure that most encounters do not overstay their welcome. If you have no interest in the online portion, the single-player (or co-op) story is 100% worth experiencing. If you have played the game to death already, you might just want to try the multiplayer modes.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Switch
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
- Released
- December 1, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Tribute Games Inc.
- Multiplayer
- Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players
- Genre(s)
- Beat 'Em Up, Superhero, Action
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
- 4-Player Local or Online Co-Op
Tribute Games knows a thing or two about crafting brilliant beat 'em ups, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion might just be its crowning achievement. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is arguably just as good, but it does not support full crossplay like the developer's 2025 follow-up. Although paying tribute to the genre's legendary past, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is firmly set in the present, delivering gameplay that is satisfying, accessible, and stylish. You will eventually be able to play as 15 Marvel characters, all of whom have unique movesets that set them apart. While the campaign is short and sweet, the roster's size and variety should keep most people coming back for more.
Single-player is a blast, but Marvel Cosmic Invasion is the definition of a co-op game. Bringing in additional players supercharges the mayhem, filling the screen with controlled chaos that compares favorably with any other modern beat 'em up. You even get to use tag team moves that are associated with a few pairings. Great, great stuff.
Grounded 2
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox and PC
Grounded 2
- Released
- July 29, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Early Access Release
- July 29, 2025
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- 4-Player Online Co-Op
Obsidian's announcement of Grounded 2 came as a bit of a surprise, just because it did not seem like the developer was winding down the first game. Yet, the sequel is now part of Game Preview and Steam Early Access, and it is a solid evolution of its predecessor.
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Set in a park rather than a backyard, Grounded 2 very much feels like "Grounded but bigger and better," although it does come with a few rough edges that should be ironed out during the development process. The sequel emphasizes customization way more than the original title, so you can go out of your way to put a personal touch on your character. If you have played Grounded, the sequel's gameplay loop will not hold too many surprises, as it is still ultimately a survival game that prioritizes crafting; however, it is shaping up to be a pretty awesome successor.
Grounded is still on Game Pass, and it supports crossplay.
PowerWash Simulator 2
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox and PC
PowerWash Simulator 2
- Released
- October 23, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- FuturLab
- Multiplayer
- Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
- Genre(s)
- Simulation, First-Person, Sandbox
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Have you ever come across a game concept and thought, "There is no way that could be fun," only to learn the error of your ways? That is my experience with roughly 80% of work sim games, and PowerWash Simulator might be the best example. Why is it so satisfying and relaxing to blast dirt away? Like, it isn't fun in real life, but FuturLab has managed to make it incredible in gaming form.
The first game was flawless, and the sequel is somehow even better. Although you can definitely start a business solo, PowerWash Simulator 2 is arguably better with a partner, as the campaign supports two-player co-op. There is also a free mode that allows up to four users, allowing for maximum cleaning carnage. If this series does not sound like your cup of tea, give it a try for a few hours. It won't take long for you to realize if these games are for you or not.
Abiotic Factor
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Abiotic Factor
- Released
- July 22, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Deep Field Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-6 players
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Despite making its full debut on July 22, 2025, Abiotic Factor had been around for more than a year by that point, at least on PC. Deep Field used this time wisely to gradually build upon a rock-solid survival co-op foundation, resulting in one of the genre's best modern efforts on both computers and consoles. So, what is Abiotic Factor? Well, you and your friends are cast as scientists who become trapped in a pretty huge underground facility that has become infested with supernatural abominations. Your group starts with very little to their name, and you need to set up a home base, find food, and progressively venture further and further out into the unknown.
While the core survival mechanics are nothing too unusual by the genre's standards, Abiotic Factor does a great job of cutting the fat to provide a surprisingly lean but still deep experience. Along with a sense of discovery provided through exploration and shepherded by story-based missions, the campaign also constantly makes you feel like you are growing more competent. Honestly, I tend to struggle with survival games, but I found myself enjoying Abiotic Factor.
Ark: Survival Ascended
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Ark: Survival Ascended
- Released
- October 26, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Studio Wildcard
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Survival, Open-World
- Dedicated Servers
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has both Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark: Survival Evolved, but the former has more comprehensive crossplay coverage. The latter is mainly for PC players to play together. Survival Ascended allows PC, PS5, and Xbox players to share a dedicated server, and the option can be triggered or disabled as usual.
While not specifically co-op, Ark is, naturally, a multiplayer survival game that can hold up to roughly 70 players on the same server. You can work against or with each other, and both relationships have their value. This version of the game has a pretty mixed reputation, but it has also never really lost popularity, and servers are wildly active. If you have never played Ark, I would recommend Survival Ascended since it is clearly the future.
33 Immortals
Platforms That Support Crossplay: Xbox and PC
33 Immortals
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Violence
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Thunder Lotus Games
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes, PC (Epic Games Store) and Xbox
- Early Access Release
- March 18, 2025
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action, Roguelike
- 33-Player Online Co-Op
Currently available in early access/game preview, 33 Immortals is still a work in progress; however, the current version is already impressive and provides a fairly complete experience, at least in terms of showcasing the roguelite's core gameplay loop. One of the most existing co-op games in a long time, Thunder Lotus's project delivers on its title's promise: 33-user multiplayer. Now, that does not mean you will be constantly battling alongside 32 other people, as that is rarely the case.
Putting aside time spent in the Dark Forest, which is the hub area, you are dropped onto a large map, where you are encouraged to explore, kill monsters, collect resources, take on Torture Chambers, and eventually defeat the main bosses. For the most part, players will split up into smaller groups so they can cover as much ground as possible, especially since certain challenges come with restrictions anyway. 33 Immortals emphasize smart and cohesive teamwork, and even as groups spread across the terrain, they are still all working toward the same endpoint.
In terms of actual gameplay, 33 Immortals shares similarities with Hades, offering fast-paced isometric action with stylish combat. As a roguelite, players will constantly be upgrading their skills during a run, and long-term progression is tied to the Feat Level. There are also plenty of weapons to pick from, although sticking to one is generally advised.
33 Immortals is only available on Xbox and the Epic Games Store.