Alright, PlayStation fans, the wait is over. Arma Reforger PS5 has finally landed, and if you’re into tactical military sims, you’re in for a treat. Arma has always been a PC-dominated franchise, but Bohemia Interactive has been expanding its reach, bringing the franchise to consoles like Xbox and now PlayStation 5.
Does Arma Reforger support crossplay? Can PS5 players squad up with their PC and Xbox friends? Let’s break it all down.
If you’re new to the series, Arma Reforger is kind of like a tech demo for Arma 4, built on Bohemia Interactive’s brand-new Enfusion Engine. But don’t let “tech demo” fool you—it’s still a fully playable game with huge battles, mod support, and multiplayer chaos. Compared to older Arma games, this one is more streamlined and console-friendly, meaning PlayStation gamers can finally experience the realism and strategy that makes Arma famous.
What’s New on PS5?
This isn’t just some lazy port. The devs optimized Arma Reforger PS5, and it takes full advantage of the hardware. Here’s what’s different:
- Better Graphics & Performance – The game looks crisp, detailed, and runs smoothly on the PS5. No choppy frame rates here.
- New Engine (Enfusion) – The old Arma mechanics were kinda clunky. The new engine makes everything smoother, from animations to AI behavior.
- Controller Support – You won’t feel like you’re wrestling with the controls. They’ve fine-tuned it for the DualSense, making it feel natural.
- Massive Multiplayer Battles – The 51km² Everon map is packed with towns, forests, and military bases for epic large-scale warfare.
- Game Master Mode – If you love creating your own missions, this mode lets you spawn AI, vehicles, and objectives in real-time.
Arma Reforger Crossplay
Alright, now the big one—can PS5 players team up with Xbox and PC?
Short Answer: Yes… but with some restrictions.
If you’re on Xbox or PC, you’ve been able to play together since launch, no problem. The crossplay on this game is enabled by default on both official and private servers.
PS5 Crossplay? It’s there. Kinda. Now that Arma Reforger is on PS5, crossplay is possible, but there’s a catch: it depends on the server settings. Some servers allow crossplay, some don’t.
The Mod Problem – Mods are a huge part of Arma, but here’s the issue:
Not all mods work across platforms. If a server is running mods that aren’t on PS5, you can’t join. Some servers disable mods to allow crossplay, but many don’t. So while crossplay is technically there, it’s not as seamless as, say, Call of Duty.
How to Play Crossplay on Arma Reforger (PS5, Xbox, PC)
If you wanna squad up across platforms, here’s what you need to do:
Join Official Servers – Most official servers allow crossplay by default, and they are easier to join.
Find Community Servers That Support It – Some player-hosted servers enable crossplay, but you gotta check the settings.
Match Game Versions & Mods – Everyone in the squad needs to have the same game version and compatible mods.
The Future of Crossplay in Arma Reforger
Bohemia Interactive is still tweaking and improving crossplay, so expect things to get better over time. A few things we might see in future updates:
Better Mod Support Across Platforms and a Unified Server Browser for All Platforms. Right now, crossplay isn’t perfect, but at least it’s happening. That’s a step in the right direction.
Final Thoughts
Arma Reforger coming to PS5 is huge for the franchise. It runs smooth, looks great, and is finally accessible to console players.
As for crossplay, it’s there—but with some hoops to jump through. If you’re planning to team up with PC or Xbox players, just make sure to find the right servers and check mod compatibility.
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