Absolum launched with co-op baked in, but not crossplay. The studio has stated that cross-platform play is in the works and will arrive in a post-launch update. There’s no timing shared yet, and no platform list for the initial rollout.

Crossplay status in Absolum

At launch, players on different platforms cannot join the same session. Crossplay is planned for a future update. If your group wants to start playing together immediately, you’ll all need to be on the same platform for now.

There’s no announced date, regional rollout, or opt-in program for crossplay. Expect a client update when it arrives and a simple toggle or matchmaking option to control cross-platform lobbies, but hold off on assumptions until an official patch note confirms it.

Co-op modes supported (what works today)

Absolum supports two-player co-op. You can play together on one system (local co-op) or online. LAN play isn’t supported, and you can’t mix local and online players in a single session.

Feature Status Notes
Local co-op Supported Two players on the same device
Online co-op Supported Two players over the internet
Crossplay (cross-platform online) Planned Not available at launch; coming in a post-launch update
Combo co-op (local + online) Not supported Sessions are either local-only or online-only
LAN/System Link Not supported Play online or on a single device only
Max players 2 Applies to both local and online co-op

Choosing a platform if you plan to co-op soon

If crossplay is a deal-breaker and you’re deciding where to buy, choose the platform your friends are already on. That ensures you can play together right away with online co-op. Crossplay will matter less once the update lands, but until then, matching platforms is the safest path.

Quick answers

  • Does Absolum have crossplay right now? Not at launch. It’s planned for a future update.
  • How many players does co-op support? Two players, both locally and online.
  • Can I combine couch co-op with an online friend? No, combo co-op isn’t supported.
  • Is LAN play available? No.
  • Will cross-progression be included? Not announced.

Bottom line: two-player co-op is ready today, but if your group is split across platforms, wait for the crossplay update or pick the same platform to jump in now.