So I heard folks asking if WWE 2K23 lets you play with friends across different systems – like PlayStation vs Xbox or console vs PC. Sounded cool, right? Figured I better test it myself instead of just believing stuff online. Time to boot things up.
The Setup Phase
First thing, I grabbed my usual gear: PS5 controller, logged into my main account ready. Buddy Chris, he’s an Xbox guy, so we hooked up a party chat. Another friend, Sarah, mostly games on Steam PC. We planned to test all possible combos.
Launched WWE 2K23 on my PS5. Made sure online was active and my subscription was good. Hopped into the main menu, straight to the online section. The “Play With Friends” option seems obvious.
Putting Theory to the Test
- PS5 vs Xbox: Sent an invite from my PS5 lobby to Chris on his Xbox Series X. He saw the notification pop up, said “Got it!” But when he clicked accept? Boom – failed. Error message flashing about “platform restrictions” or some junk. Tried him inviting me next – same sad story. Console walls still up.
- PS5 vs PC (Steam): Switched to Sarah on her gaming laptop. Sent another invite her way. She got the ping, clicked accept eagerly… instant rejection. Different platform error hits different, I guess, but still blocked.
- Xbox vs PC: Had Chris and Sarah try linking up next. Xbox Series X buddy trying to connect to Steam. Nope. Error city. Just wouldn’t handshake at all between those worlds.
So yeah, tried every pairing I could think of. PlayStation, Xbox, PC Steam – felt like trying to mix oil, water, and… I dunno, maybe glue. Just doesn’t blend.
Digging Deeper & Getting Real
Frustrated, I double-checked official patches and notes right there on my console’s news section. Scrolled through the latest updates – nothing mentioning cross-platform or even hinting at it coming soon. Website FAQs for 2K? Dead silent on cross-play support. Total bummer.
Then I pinged other friends randomly in-game chat – PS5 users, Xbox folks, PC players. Asked flat out: “You ever manage to get cross-platform working?” All answers boiled down to “Nope,” “Tried it, crashed,” or “Nah, not possible man.” Heard it loud and clear from real people trying the same headache.
Here’s the raw truth: My own hands-on tests proved it, the official info lacks any mention, and the actual player base universally says it ain’t happening. You wanna wrestle with your friends in WWE 2K23? You gotta all be on the same team – PlayStation together, Xbox together, or Steam together. Period. Hopefully next year changes that.
