Playing an MMORPG with friends shouldn't depend on what hardware sits under your TV or desk. Throne and Liberty cross-platform play allows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S users to group up, trade, and battle together inside the open world of Solisium. However, the system comes with strict server rules, isolated economies, and missing save transfers that catch many players off guard.
If you're trying to coordinate a guild or join a friend who plays on a different machine, understanding how the game handles multi-device connectivity saves hours of wasted progress. You don't need a paid console subscription like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core to access multiplayer servers, but you do need to align your choices from minute one.
Supported Platforms and Core Crossplay Setup
The game runs natively across three primary hardware ecosystems: Windows PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Crossplay functions natively across all of them, meaning a PC player, an Xbox user, and a PlayStation owner can stand side-by-side, join the same party, and fight dungeon bosses together.
Setting up a shared play session requires matching two specific parameters:
- Choosing the exact same geographical region (such as North America East or Europe).
- Selecting the identical world server name from the server list.
If you pick different worlds, you won't see each other, even if you're both logged into the correct regional hub. Because character data locks to the specific world where you create your hero, double-check your group's target server before sitting through the lengthy initial character creation process.
The PlayStation 5 Server Exception
While crossplay is active by default on standard servers, PlayStation 5 owners face a unique layout choice. When logging in for the first time, you can opt to join designated "PS5-only" servers.
These restricted worlds isolate console players entirely. If you choose a PS5-only server, you cannot play with PC or Xbox users. Guilds split across hardware types must avoid these specific realms entirely. If you want a mixed-platform group, make sure everyone bypasses the platform-locked options and queues into standard crossplay-enabled servers.
Cross-Progression Limitations and Account Boundaries
Many players assume that cross-platform play includes cross-progression, but Throne and Liberty handles character saves differently. Your progress does not carry over between different hardware brands.
If you start a character on Steam, you cannot open that same hero on a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X/S. Each platform treats your account as entirely independent. Purchasing a founder's pack or cosmetic bundle on one device doesn't unlock it on another, and premium currency balances remain tied to the storefront where you bought them.
For official details on updates, visit the Throne and Liberty Support Center.
Economy, Trading Post, and Auction House Integration
One major worry in multi-device multiplayer games is whether economies get fragmented. Fortunately, the developer integrated shared systems across all supported hardware.
The Auction House and Trading Post operate on shared infrastructure for crossplay servers. Whether a rare weapon drops for a PC user or a console player, it enters the same pooled player market. This keeps item values stable and ensures you aren't walled off from gear upgrades just because your friends play on a different device.
Peripherals and Voice Communication Options
Hardware differences often create unfair advantages in competitive combat, but the game levels the playing field through native peripheral support and built-in communication tools:
- Controller Support on PC: If you prefer lounging on a couch while using a PC, you can plug in a standard gamepad. The interface adjusts automatically.
- Voice and Text Chat: Built-in multi-platform communication channels let party members coordinate strategies during large-scale castle sieges without needing third-party apps like Discord.
- No Performance Gating: Frame rates and graphical settings vary by device capability, but server tick rates and netcode remain identical across platforms.
For a deeper look at game rules, check the Official Throne and Liberty FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play with my friends if they are on Xbox and I am on PC?
Yes, as long as both of you create characters on the exact same world server within the same geographical region.
Do I need an Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus subscription?
No. Core multiplayer features work without a paid subscription on both major console ecosystems, though you still need a standard network account.
Can I transfer my character from Steam to PlayStation 5 later?
No. Cross-progression is not supported, meaning character data stays locked to the platform where you first created it.
Are the in-game market prices the same across all platforms?
Yes. Crossplay servers share a unified Trading Post and Auction House ecosystem, meaning market supply and demand affect all participating players equally regardless of their device.
