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Yes. Borderlands 4 supports online crossplay for up to four players across platforms, while local split-screen is a separate two-player mode listed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Crossplay requires a linked SHiFT account; online play requires an internet connection.
How Borderlands 4 crossplay works
The official Borderlands 4 FAQ says players who link a free SHiFT account to the game can play online across their chosen platforms. Online co-op supports up to four players across platforms, so friends do not all need to use the same listed platform.
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The FAQ lists the game on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Its crossplay statement applies to online play; it does not describe local split-screen as a cross-platform mode.
What you need for online co-op
- An internet connection for online play.
- A linked SHiFT account to use crossplay.
- A paid online subscription for online play on console.
The SHiFT account is specified as free. The FAQ does not give a subscription price or specify a particular console subscription tier.
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Does Borderlands 4 have split-screen?
Yes. The official FAQ specifies two-player local split-screen co-op on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. An official Borderlands 4 game information page independently describes the same local and online player limits.
The FAQ does not list local split-screen for PC. It also does not establish whether Nintendo Switch 2 has the same feature set, so the confirmed split-screen platforms here are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Choose the mode that fits your group
| Mode | Players | Platforms and requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Online co-op with crossplay | Up to four | Across platforms; internet connection and a linked SHiFT account are required for crossplay. Console online play requires a paid subscription. |
| Local split-screen | Two | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as specified by the official FAQ. |
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