The Storm’s Brewing update didn’t just shake up the biomes in 7 Days to Die—it revolutionized how you play with friends. For the first time, PC and console survivors can truly unite. Whether you’re building a co-op fortress or just trying to spawn near your squad, multiplayer in 2.0 is smoother, smarter, and more accessible than ever.
Here’s everything you need to know about crossplay, Spawn Near Friend, and dedicated server support—and how to use these tools to thrive in Navezgane’s deadliest storm season yet.
๐งญ New Feature: Spawn Near Friend
Ever started a new game and found yourself miles from your crew in a radiation storm with nothing but a stone axe? Not anymore.
The Spawn Near Friend feature lets you start your run beside a selected teammate—no more hiking across biomes or running blind into hazards.
How it works:
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On your first login to a multiplayer game, you’ll get the option to spawn near a friend already on the server.
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If enabled by the host, you’ll appear in a safe nearby location, usually within the Pine Forest biome.
๐ Server owners can toggle this with the setting
AllowSpawnNearFriend=true.
Known limitations:
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You cannot spawn near a friend in locked biomes (like the Wasteland or Desert) if you haven’t earned the appropriate badge.
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If you see the “Spawn Near Friend” option grayed out, it’s likely due to:
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Your friend being in a restricted biome.
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You already having a saved character on that server.
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Misconfigured server settings.
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๐ฅ Great for:
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Friends starting fresh together
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Co-op streamers
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Community-hosted events
๐ Crossplay Is Finally Here (Yes, Really!)
For years, cross-platform play was the dream—and now it’s reality.
✅ What works:
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PC, Xbox, and PlayStation users can now play together on dedicated servers.
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Crossplay is supported for up to 8 players.
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Progress and builds are synced across all players, regardless of platform.
⚠️ Requirements:
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You must be on a dedicated server (not peer-to-peer).
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Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) must be enabled.
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Mods must be disabled for console players to join.
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ServerAllowCrossplay=Truemust be set in the config.
๐ก Want to play modded on PC? Set up two separate servers—one vanilla for crossplay and one modded for PC-only.
⚠️ Console players cannot use mods due to platform restrictions.
๐ฅ️ Dedicated Server Hosting Tips
To unlock the full potential of multiplayer and crossplay, you’ll want a dedicated server—and the major hosting platforms are ready.
๐งฉ Hosting Providers That Support Crossplay:
Hosting Checklist:
| Setting | Required Value |
|---|---|
ServerAllowCrossplay | True |
ServerMaxPlayerCount | ≤ 8 |
EACEnabled | True |
| Mods | Disabled (for console compatibility) |
Many hosts offer “One-Click Crossplay Setup” templates—ideal for newcomers!
๐️ Implications for Co-Op Base Building
With easier grouping and platform parity, multiplayer strategies are evolving.
๐ง Co-Op Build Benefits:
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Split Tasks: Assign teammates to mining, looting, building, and defense roles.
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Shared XP and progression: Stay within proximity to benefit from kills and actions.
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Storm-proof mega-bases: Larger teams can now construct multi-biome bases with resistance zones and safe rooms.
๐ฎ Console & PC players can now truly collaborate, bringing new diversity and creativity to the survival sandbox.
๐ค Common Issues & Community Fixes
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❌ Can’t Spawn Near Friend? → Make sure they’re in Pine Forest or that your badge progress matches theirs.
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❌ Crossplay not working? → Confirm server EAC is on and no mods are active.
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❌ Desync or lag issues? → Some console players report better results using wired connections and NAT Type Open.
๐จ Community sentiment:
“It’s finally possible to build with my PS5 clan while I host on PC. Storms make teamwork essential now.” – Reddit user
“Spawn Near Friend saved my bacon. I was dropped near my squad in Pine Forest, not out in the toxic Wasteland.” – Discord comment
๐ง Final Thoughts: Multiplayer Done Right
7 Days to Die 2.0 nails the multiplayer experience with thoughtful, long-requested features. Between Spawn Near Friend, dedicated crossplay, and the tools to host your own storm-tested server, survivors can now truly build, explore, and endure—together.
So grab your crew, configure your server, and get ready to ride out the apocalypse with friends—no matter what platform they play on.
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