Tears of Metal platforms confirmed at launch are PC (Windows via Steam) and Xbox Series X|S as Xbox Game Preview. Cross-platform multiplayer is in a Steam Beta branch, so PC players on Steam can play together across Steam Deck and desktop. PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch have not been announced as of 2026-08-03.
Confirmed Tears of Metal platforms at launch
Paper Cult's hack-and-slash roguelike entered Early Access on 22 Jul 2026 with two confirmed Tears of Metal platforms: PC on Steam and Xbox Series X|S. The Steam store page lists online co-op (1-4 players) and single-player, while the Xbox store listing shows online co-op for 2-4 players and confirms Xbox Game Pass inclusion for the PC version. There is no separate console SKU beyond Xbox Series X|S as of 2026-08-03. The Steam version also runs on Steam Deck. ProtonDB reports a Platinum user rating and Steam Deck HQ classifies the game as Playable on the handheld, which is treated as part of the PC platform footprint rather than a separate console.
Crossplay status and how it works in practice
Crossplay for Tears of Metal is delivered through a Steam Beta branch on PC, not as a standard launch feature across all storefronts. Steam Community patch notes describe the crossplay beta as opt-in for Steam users; Xbox-to-PC crossplay is listed on the Xbox store but is gated by the same PC Steam beta channel in Early Access. Paper Cult has not announced a non-beta crossplay rollout date as of 2026-08-03. For most players this means: PC players on Steam can party up regardless of region as long as they opt into the beta, while Xbox players can join the same session through Xbox cross-platform co-op. There is no announced crossplay between Xbox and any console that does not yet exist for the game.
Platforms that have not been announced
• PlayStation 5: Not announced as of 2026-08-03. No PS5 SKU or developer comment confirming a port has been published by Paper Cult or on the PlayStation Store. • Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: Not announced as of 2026-08-03. The Steam store and Xbox store are the only first-party storefronts currently selling the game. • Other storefronts (Epic Games Store, GOG, mobile): Not announced as of 2026-08-03. The Steam AppID 1913120 is the only confirmed PC retail channel. • A standalone Linux or Mac client: Not announced as of 2026-08-03. Steam Deck coverage is delivered through Proton compatibility rather than a native Linux build. These items are listed as not-announced rather than denied, since the developer has framed Early Access as a window that may add features and storefronts later. Any change to PS5, Switch, or additional PC storefronts will appear first on the Paper Cult X account and the Steam Community news index.
Where to verify platform news yourself
• Steam store and Steam Community news index for the most recent EA patch notes and beta branch descriptions. • The Xbox Game Preview product page for Xbox co-op wording and Game Pass inclusion updates. • Paper Cult's official X account for platform expansions and beta opt-in instructions. • The Tears of Metal Discord and Reddit r/TearsofMetal for community-confirmed crossplay session reports during the beta.
Sources
Steam store: Tears of Metal: confirmed PC platform, online co-op 1-4, single-player. Xbox store: Tears of Metal Game Preview: confirmed Xbox Series X|S, online co-op 2-4, Game Pass inclusion. Steam Community news index for Tears of Metal: patch notes referencing the Steam Beta crossplay branch. Steam Deck HQ: Tears of Metal review: Steam Deck Playable classification and EA-period performance. ProtonDB: Tears of Metal (AppID 1913120): ProtonDB Platinum user rating evidence. Paper Cult on X: source for platform expansion announcements and beta opt-in.
FAQ
Does Tears of Metal have crossplay between PC and Xbox?
Yes, on PC through the Steam Beta branch. Steam Community patch notes describe the crossplay beta as opt-in for Steam users, and the Xbox store lists Xbox cross-platform co-op that pairs into the same PC beta sessions in Early Access.
Is Tears of Metal on PlayStation 5 or Switch?
Not announced as of 2026-08-03. Paper Cult has not published a PS5 or Switch SKU, and no developer statement currently confirms a port to either platform.
Can I play Tears of Metal on Steam Deck?
Yes. ProtonDB reports a Platinum user rating, and Steam Deck HQ classifies the game as Playable on the handheld using default settings. Steam Deck is treated as part of the PC platform footprint, not a separate platform.
Does the Tears of Metal demo still support crossplay?
The demo was removed before Early Access on 6 Jul 2026 and is no longer available, so any demo-specific crossplay behavior no longer applies. The Early Access build on Steam and Xbox is the only playable version as of 2026-08-03.