Is Tears of Metal Crossplay? Steam & Xbox Status (Aug. 2026)
Can Steam play Tears of Metal with Xbox or Microsoft Store? See the August 14 crossplay warning, compatible Steam branch, and current setup steps.
Tears of Metal has cross-platform features, but Steam-to-Xbox/Microsoft Store play is not available on the latest main Steam build. The August 14 v0.14.58630 notes still say crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled and direct mixed-platform groups to the older Crossplay Beta branch.
What is confirmed
- The August 14 v0.14.58630 notes explicitly keep crossplay compatibility disabled on the main Steam branch.
- A Crossplay Beta branch keeps the older compatible Steam build available.
- The Xbox listing confirms Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and co-op across its listed ecosystem.
- August 13 improved networking, while August 14 fixed several multiplayer desync bugs; neither update restores main-branch crossplay.
The short answer by platform combination
| Group | Verified status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Steam players together | Supported when everyone uses the same compatible Steam branch | Match branch and build before inviting. |
| Xbox ecosystem players | The Xbox listing advertises cross-platform multiplayer and co-op | Use the current Xbox/Microsoft build and confirm online access. |
| Steam with Xbox or Microsoft Store | Main Steam branch crossplay is temporarily disabled in v0.14.58630 | Use the official Crossplay Beta branch or wait for a restoration notice. |
| PlayStation | No official PlayStation version confirmed | Do not rely on third-party release dates. |
Latest official status: August 14
Paper Cult's August 14 v0.14.58630 patch repeats the warning that crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on the current version. It tells players to use the Crossplay Beta branch to remain on the older compatible build.
The August 13 update substantially improved networking, and the August 14 patch fixed client-side HP, Threat Level, Campaign Map, and boss-spawn desync issues. Those improvements do not themselves restore compatibility between storefront builds; the explicit branch warning controls the answer.
How to prepare a mixed-platform session
- Have the Steam player open the game's Properties and check the Betas section for the developer-named Crossplay branch.
- Do not switch branches in the middle of an active campaign without first understanding the save and version implications shown by Steam.
- Confirm that all players have completed updates and restarted the game before sending invites.
- Use the host with the most stable connection; the August 13 notes say distant or poor connections can still produce brief stutters or desync.
- If the group still cannot connect, return to matching storefront groups or wait for the next official networking update rather than repeatedly reinstalling.
What 'Xbox cross-platform' does and does not prove
The official Xbox listing names PC and Xbox Series X|S, plus Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and co-op. It also lists Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud saves on the console product. Those labels support compatibility inside the Xbox/Microsoft ecosystem.
They do not, by themselves, guarantee that the newest Steam branch can connect on a particular date. For Steam-to-Xbox sessions, the developer's newest branch notice controls the practical answer.
When this page will change
We will replace the temporary warning when Paper Cult publishes a newer official notice restoring compatibility or changing the branch procedure. Player anecdotes can identify a problem worth checking, but they are not used alone to declare global service status.
Questions players ask
Can Steam play with Xbox right now?
Not on the newest main Steam branch. The August 14 v0.14.58630 notes say compatibility is temporarily disabled there and point players to a Crossplay Beta branch that keeps the older compatible build.
Does the game support Xbox cross-platform co-op?
Yes. The official Xbox product listing names both Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and Xbox cross-platform co-op.
Why can two Steam friends fail to connect?
A branch or build mismatch can prevent compatibility. Confirm that both players use the same Steam branch and have restarted after updating.
How this guide was verified
We use official store listings and developer announcements for changing facts. Strategy recommendations are labeled as editorial guidance.
- Official August 14 patch notes — v0.14.58630 ↗Latest reviewed build, multiplayer bug fixes, and the current crossplay warning.
- Official August 13 update — v0.12.58540 ↗Networking optimization, HP-based revives, Aodh, performance work, and Steam Deck stability fixes.
- Official Xbox product listing ↗Xbox Series X|S, PC, online co-op, Play Anywhere, cloud saves, and Xbox cross-platform capabilities.
- Official Steam announcements and patch notes ↗Current build notes, multiplayer priorities, unlock fixes, and crossplay notices.