Locating a game these days that you can actually play online with friends on different platforms is tough, but Apex Legends is one of the best for cross-platform play. Although it might have taken an absolute age for Apex Legends crossplay to be setup, the city is all the greater for this now.

With crossplay set as default, everyone, whether they're playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, as well as the Nintendo Switch, may now get together for a couple of games on Kings Canyon, World's Edge, and Olympus, and, let's be honest, that's pretty special.

So if you're sat there twiddling your thumbs, apex cross platform trying to work through how the hell crossplay works, then don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's all you need to learn about Apex Legends crossplay, including how setting it up, how it works, what platforms are involved, and just how to turn it off.

HOW TO ENABLE APEX LEGENDS CROSSPLAY

Crossplay is enabled automagically in Apex Legends, which means you won't have to concern yourself with fiddling with settings to play with friends online. However, Apex Legends crossplay will only activate when you're having fun with a pal on an alternative platform. Put simply, if you're flying solo and you're on PC, you'll only be matched with players on PC to help keep things fair.

But how do you play with friends on another platform? Well, it's pretty simple. All that's necessary to do is open up the friends menu on the lobby screen, drop their username, and add the proper person on the proper platform. Once they've accepted your invite, buy them in the lobby, and start trying to find games.

HOW DOES APEX LEGENDS CROSSPLAY WORK?

When it comes to matchmaking, there is a few rules to Apex Legends crossplay. In case a party includes only PC players, they'll only be matched with PC players. Exactly the same is true for console players, who'll only be matched with fellow console players.