No. PlayStation 5 players cannot join a V Rising server on PlayNHost. Stunlock Studios publishes two separate V Rising dedicated server builds, one for the PC game and one for the PlayStation 5 game, and PlayNHost servers run the PC build. Players on PC with V Rising from Steam can join.
Why the PS5 version cannot join
Stunlock's server instructions say there are six different versions of V Rising, "and therefore also of the V Rising Dedicated Server". The two current ones are "1.1.x (PC)" and "1.1.x (PS5)", each with its own instructions. Both come from the same Steam server download, but from different branches:
| Edition | Server branch on Steam |
|---|---|
| PC | default |
| PlayStation 5 | ce-1 |
Your PlayNHost server installs the PC build from the default branch, so it is a server for the PC game. A server for PS5 players needs the PS5 build from the ce-1 branch, which PlayNHost servers do not run.
Who can join?
- Players on PC who own V Rising on Steam: How to join your V Rising server.
- Every player needs their own copy of the game. The server does not: the V Rising Dedicated Server is a free download from Steam that your server installs itself.
Is there crossplay between PC and PS5?
Not on one dedicated server. Stunlock publishes a separate server version for each edition, and a server runs one of them. Stunlock's instructions do not describe any setting that lets PC and PS5 players meet on the same server. Your PlayNHost server runs the PC version.
More answers: V Rising server FAQ. Plans and features: V Rising server hosting.
