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Bridging Platforms: Crossplay

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

5 Minutes
Valheim supports cross-platform play using the Microsoft PlayFab network. This allows players on Xbox consoles to join dedicated servers hosted on Linux alongside Steam and Microsoft Store players.

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Enabling Crossplay

  1. Startup Tab: Navigate to your FREAKHOSTING Startup settings.
  2. Toggle Argument: Add the -crossplay argument to your server’s startup command.
  3. Restart: Reboot the server to initialize the PlayFab session.

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Connecting via “Join Code”

Console players cannot easily type direct IP/Port combinations. Instead, they use a dynamic Join Code.
  1. Locate Code: Once the server starts, check your Console log.
  2. Log Entry: Look for a line similar to: Session "ServerName" with join code 123456.
  3. Share: Provide this 6-digit code to your Xbox/Console players for them to join via the “Join Game” menu.
Xbox and Microsoft Store clients cannot install mods. If your server is running BepInEx or Valheim Plus, cross-platform players will be unable to join. To support crossplay, your server must remain Vanilla.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Valheim: Cross-platform active.

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