With the launch of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, fans of multiplayer survival horror are eager to learn more about the game's online features. However, one particular multiplayer aspect has been a subject of controversy since the game's development began: Crossplay. Gamers are curious to know whether they will have the ability to play the game as either Victims or Family members alongside their friends on different platforms. So, here's a comprehensive guide to cross-platform play in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, addressing all the questions and concerns.
Does the Game Have Crossplay?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre supports crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S. However, the game has no cross-gen functionality, meaning that Xbox One and PS4 users will only be able to join lobbies of their respective platforms.
How Does the Crossplay Work in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
The way the crossplay works is that a team of four Victims joins the same lobby as the team of three Family members. All players on both sides could run the game on different platforms as long as they have a new-gen console or are playing on PC (Steam or Windows). Teammates will be aware of each other’s platform using the console or PC icons next to player names.
Joining a lobby as a team of four will always result in playing as Victims .
How to Invite Cross-Platform Friends
Players will need an invitation code to invite friends from other platforms. To get the code, the host must go to the “Party Options” and select “Create Party” before sharing the code with cross-platform players. Other players will need to enter the invitation code under the “Join Lobby” section in “Party Options.”
Inviting platform friends requires no additional steps, as players will be able to add them from their friend lists.
How to Enable Cross-Platform Play
PS5 players should head to Options and enable Crossplay under the Game tab. Xbox Series users, however, must open Settings > Account > Privacy and Online Safety > Xbox Privacy > View Details and Customize. From here, they need to select “Allow” under the tab that says, “You Can Join Cross-Network Play.”
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Crossplay Not Working
Some Xbox Series X|S players are hit with multiplayer errors while trying to matchmake with friends. To fix this, they will need to change their NAT type so it’s not Strict anymore. For that, players must port forward the Xbox services ports to TCP: 53, 80, 3074 and UDP: 53, 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500.
If the issue persists, consider contacting the manufacturer of the router or the ISP.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
