How to use cross-play in Madden NFL 25

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Learn more about cross-play, connecting with friends, and cross-play game modes in Madden NFL 25.

What is cross-play?

Madden NFL 25 has a cross-play feature that lets you compete with friends and other players from other platforms in specific online multiplayer modes.For example, if you’re playing Madden NFL 25 on a PlayStation®5, turning on cross-play lets you compete with friends playing Madden NFL 25 on Xbox Series X|S.
Cross-play is available in Madden NFL 25 on these platforms.
  • PlayStation®5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC

How to turn on cross-play in Madden NFL 25

Cross-play should be turned on by default when you launch Madden NFL 25 for the first time. Here’s how to check your cross-play settings:
  1. 1
    Go to the main menu and select the Settings tab.
  2. 2
    Scroll through the tabs and choose Cross-Play
  3. 3
    If you want to use cross-play, make sure it’s toggled to On. You can also turn cross-play off from here.
If you’re playing Madden NFL 25 on Xbox Series X|S, you may need to change your cross-play settings from your system settings instead of the in-game menu.
Check out this Microsoft Support article to learn how to change your cross-play settings on Xbox. 
Watch this video to learn how to use cross-play in Madden NFL 25.

How to play Madden NFL 25 with friends on other platforms

  1. 1
    Open the EA Connect menu on the bottom-right side of the main menu screen in Madden NFL 25. 
  2. 2
    Search for your friend using their EA ID, Xbox Live gamertag, or PlayStation™Network Online ID (PSN ID). 
  3. 3
    Select Add friend. When they accept your friend request, you can play with them in any cross-play supported Madden NFL 25 mode. 
Learn more about EA connect. 

What Madden NFL 25 modes have cross-play?

You can compete with other players using cross-play in these online modes.
  • Online Head-to-Head
  • Franchise
  • Madden Ultimate Team™
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