Is ARC Raiders Crossplay? How to Play ARC Raiders Cross Platform

You are not alone if you and your friends bought ARC Raiders on different systems and now you are stuck at the first hurdle. You want to know if crossplay is real, and what you actually have to press in the menus to squad up.

This guide is only about ARC Raiders crossplay and the exact steps to play cross platform with friends. It covers the Embark ID pieces, the Social menu steps, and the two most common matchmaking blockers.

It does not cover weapons, builds, FPS tweaks, aim settings, or general network optimization.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Answer

Yes. ARC Raiders supports cross-platform social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Embark’s ARC Raiders Help Center also explicitly states ARC Raiders supports crossplay between Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Assumptions

These steps assume the following.

• You are playing online, not offline. Crossplay is an online feature.
• You are on a supported platform. ARC Raiders is listed as available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and GeForce NOW.
• You can reach the Lobby screen and open the Social menu.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Platforms

ARC Raiders lists cross-platform social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Officially listed platform options on the ARC Raiders site include:

• PC storefronts: Steam, Epic Games Store.
• Consoles: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.
• Cloud: GeForce NOW.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Embark ID

Fix Type: Root Cause Requirement.

To play ARC Raiders, you need an Embark ID. Embark says it connects your progress, purchases, and friends across platforms, and it allows cross-platform play with friends on supported systems.

If you cannot add friends cross-platform, do not skip the Embark ID sections.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Embark ID Creation

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix.

Use this if you have never played ARC Raiders or THE FINALS before.

1. Launch ARC Raiders.
2. When prompted, select Create New Account.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Embark ID Linking

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix.

Use this if you already have an Embark ID from THE FINALS or ARC Raiders tests, and you want to link the platform you are currently on.

1. Launch ARC Raiders.
2. When prompted, select Link Existing Account.
3. Scan the QR code or open the link shown.
4. Sign in using the platform already linked to your Embark ID (example: PlayStation).
5. Complete the linking flow for the new platform you are adding.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Embark ID Finder

Fix Type: Diagnostic.

You need the exact Embark ID format to add someone.

1. Launch ARC Raiders.
2. Open the Social menu from the Main Menu.
3. Look at the top-left for your Embark ID in this format: DisplayName#1234.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Friend Add

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix.

This is the normal way to add a crossplay friend using their Embark ID.

1. From the Lobby screen, select the Social button on the bottom-right.
2. Open the Friends tab.
3. Select Add Friend at the upper-right of the menu.
4. Enter your friend’s Embark ID (example format: Name#1234).
5. Confirm the friend request.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Party Invite

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix.

This is the step that actually gets you into the same squad cross-platform.

Option A uses the Lobby invite control.

1. From the Lobby screen, find the circle with a + above the play widget.
2. Select it.
3. Select the friend you want to invite.
4. Send the party invite.
5. Wait for them to accept.

How To Undo It: If you do not want to play together anymore, leave the party in the Lobby UI.

Option B uses the Recent list.

1. From the Lobby screen, select the Social button on the bottom-right.
2. Go to Recent.
3. Select the player.
4. Select Invite to Party.

How To Undo It: Back out of Social and do not send additional invites.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Setting

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix For Slow Matchmaking.

If matchmaking feels slow, Embark says the most common reason is Crossplay is turned off. Turning Crossplay on can help you find games faster.

This also matters in parties. Embark states the Crossplay setting of the most restrictive player applies, so one friend having it off can force the whole party to queue with Crossplay off.

1. Open the game settings.
2. Find the setting named Crossplay.
3. Set Crossplay to On.
4. Have every party member check the same Crossplay setting.
5. Queue again.

How To Undo It: Set Crossplay back to Off.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Matchmaking Region

Fix Type: Root Cause Fix.

If you are matchmaking into the wrong region, it can cause slow queues or bad connections. Embark provides an in-game region path using Gameplay > Server and Automatic.

PC Steps

1. Open the gear icon at the bottom right of the screen.
2. Go to Gameplay > Server.
3. Set it to Automatic.

Console Steps

1. Open the Social menu.
2. Navigate to the gear icon on the left side of the screen.
3. Select Gameplay > Server.
4. Set it to Automatic.

How To Undo It: Go back to Gameplay > Server and set it to your previous region.

ARC Raiders Crossplay Decision Forks

Use these to avoid doing extra steps you do not need.

ARC Raiders Crossplay FAQs