Killing Floor 2 Multiplayer (Cross Platform, Crossplay & Split Screen)

Last Updated on April 13, 2025 by Samuel Franklin

This Killing Floor 2 multiplayer overview answers key questions including is Killing Floor 2 cross platform/crossplay and is Killing Floor 2 split screen before you purchase this horror FPS title. With multiplayer a core mechanic of the franchise players often want to play with friends or take their progression of class perk levels between platforms.

Killing Floor 2 is not cross platform, does not support cross progression and does not have a split screen mode. However, players on PC can play together between Steam and Epic Games by following the steps on this page. There are also some other minor PC vs console differences that are detailed on this page.

Table of Contents:
– Is Killing Floor 2 Cross Platform?
– Is Killing Floor 2 Split Screen?
– PC vs Console Differences
– Crossplay Steam & Epic Games Store

Killing Floor 2 Crossplay – Is Killing Floor 2 Cross Platform?

Killing Floor 2 does not support crossplay between PC and console platforms or between the console platforms. The only form of crossplay available is between Steam and Epic Games Store PC players by joining the same game lobbies.

While Killing Floor 2 has been released on multiple platforms there is no cross progression available. This includes no cross progression on Steam and Epic Games Store despite both being PC.

The table below summarises the Killing Floor 2 crossplay interactions between game versions:

Killing Floor 2 Split Screen – Is Killing Floor 2 Split Screen?

Killing Floor 2 split screen is not possible on any game platform (PC, PS4 and Xbox One) and multiplayer is only possible through online game lobbies where players must own their own copy of the game.

Killing Floor 2 PC vs Console Differences

The Killing Floor 2 PC and console titles are the same core experience with players fighting their way through waves of ZEDs solo or with other players after selecting an associated class perk with a unique playstyle. However, the console versions have the following differences compared to the PC version:

• Unable to play custom maps and install game mods
• Simplified user interface and multiplayer matchmaking (lack of server browser)

For this reason if you can select which platform you play Killing Floor 2 on the PC version is generally recommended, it also has the largest population size of the available platforms. There are also some Steam specific features (e.g. Steam Workshop) not available on the Epic Games Store version of the game.

Killing Floor 2 Crossplay Steam & Epic Games Store

In order to play Killing Floor 2 cross platform between the Steam and Epic Games Store version you will need to both play on an Epic Online Services appropriate game lobby (read more in the official Tripwire Interactive announcement here).

To become friends across these platforms players can follow the steps in this reddit thread to link their Steam account to Epic Games. A faster alternative to playing with a Killing Floor 2 cross platform friend is to both use the in game server browser to find the same game lobby while joining it separately without partying up first.

Written by

Samuel Franklin

Samuel Franklin is the founder and lead editor of the Games Finder team and enjoys video games across all genres and platforms.

Since the original Killing Floor tore through the co-op scene, Sam’s been a seasoned survivor, blasting ZEDs with friends and his favourite class perks. He appreciates the core gameplay loop of the franchise that offers endless challenging variety where he prefers to play traditional firearm classes that have support utility to help his team successfully navigate the various waves of ZEDs.