It continues to be a phenomenon, its millions of players enthralled by its rich settings, engaging narratives, and multi-player setting in the context of the Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). As the gaming community becomes more interconnected, a common question arises: Note that ESO is not cross platform: some of its features and content may be available on multiple platforms, while others are exclusive to only one of them. Cited in this article is all the information regarding ESO cross platform play, and all the major questions and issues that players might have are answered below.
That leads to the question – what does cross platform mean in ESO?
You can cross play in any game that is played on different platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox to name but a few. It is used extensively in current games as it facilitates joining of friends irrespective of the devices used.
Is ESO Cross Platform in 2024?
Currently, up to 2024, ESO has not fully implemented cross play between platforms. This in turn implies that, gamers on different platforms like PC, play station, and Xbox can’t meet and play in the same servers/interact in the game. Both of them have their own servers, which means that the advertising and multiplayer communications can only be done with players in the same system.
Platform-Specific Details
ESO Cross Platform Between PC and Consoles:ESO Cross Platform Between PC and Consoles:
While sectors of PC and Mac players work on the same servers, these servers are not ones console players use.
For the moment, Cross Play is not available between pc/Mac and consoles (PlayStation, Xbox).
ESO Cross Platform Between PlayStation and Xbox:ESO Cross Platform Between PlayStation and Xbox:
Playstation players, on both PS4 and PS5, are confined to the Playstation network while Xbox players, on Xbox one and Series x/s are locked to Xbox network.
PlayStation users cannot play with Xbox users/ headset share cannot be used between PlayStation and Xbox.
ESO Cross Platform Between PS4 and PS5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S:ESO Cross Platform Between PS4 and PS5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S:
Direct gaming between console generations is possible within a console generation line. Therefore, users of any PS4 can be a part of the game with users of a newer PS5, and Xbox One gamers can connect with Xbox Series X/S gamers.
Cross Progression and Character Transfers
ESO does not allow cross platform play, but cross progression is available, but only partially. This feature allows players to transfer their progress and characters from one platform to another, but there are limitations:This feature allows players to transfer their progress and characters from one platform to another, but there are limitations:
PC to Console Transfers: To my knowledge, they are not supported. Progress and characters on the game cannot be transference from PC to any console.
Console to Console Transfers: Characters may get some support during specific promotions, but, as a rule, the characters are tied to the platforms they originate from.
Cross-Save: PEC disappointedly doesn’t allow cross-saves, which imply that the gameplay progress acquired in one platform cannot be transferred to other platforms.
Yeah, ESO might be big but they really should have come up with a reason for them not to support cross platform play.
There are several reasons why ESO has not yet implemented cross platform play:There are several reasons why ESO has not yet implemented cross platform play:
Technical Limitations: Originally it wasn’t built ton support cross platform play and therefore lacked infrastructure and was difficult to integrate into the game without rebuilding.
Server Infrastructure: The servers for each platform are different, and each of them is tuned for performance and stability in a unique way.
Balancing Issues: This means that on some platforms the performance levels will not be the same and this can bring about an unfair competition.
Licensing and Agreements: Cross platform play, usually entails the platform holders to negotiate and since this may be a long procedure or may reach a dead end it hinders cross platform play.
In What Way Does Carry over between Games a Problem for ESO?
Except for a few games, it is impossible to have cross-platform multiplayer; therefore, players have to find friends who own the same platform as them to play in multi-player modes. The restriction here is somewhat significant but don’t for a second think that it hobbles ESO into being a poor single-player and cooperative game within each platform’s confines.
Are There Any Alternatives?
In this case therefore, if you want to play in a team with your friends and at the same time some of your friends are on different platform, the only option is to set a platform on which all the friends are willing to play on before even starting to play the game. However, there is some hope in using cross-gen play which is the compatibility of the games between different generations of a certain console family.
Related Questions
What platforms is ESO available on?
ESO is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Does ESO have cross progression?
Cross progression is limited and generally does not allow character transfers between different platforms.
Can I transfer my ESO account from PS4 to PC?
No, ESO does not support account transfers between different platform families.
Is there a possibility of ESO becoming cross platform in the future?
While there is no official confirmation, the gaming industry’s trend towards crossplay could influence future updates.