7 Days to Die crossplay on a dedicated server needs exact serverconfig.xml values: max 8 players, crossplay and EAC on, plus game settings inside the allowed ranges, or consoles can't join.
To enable full crossplay support between PC and consoles on your 7 Days to Die dedicated server, specific values must be set in serverconfig.xml. PC players can join regardless of the configuration, but consoles only connect if all crossplay-compliant settings are correctly applied.
Edit the file in the game panel under Configuration Files, with the server stopped, then start it again. Below is the complete list of mandatory values and allowed ranges.
Mandatory 7 Days to Die crossplay settings
These values must be set exactly as shown:
ServerMaxPlayerCount:8(maximum allowed for crossplay)ServerAllowCrossplay:TrueEACEnabled:TrueIgnoreEOSSanctions:False
Other settings required for crossplay compliance
These options must stay within their valid ranges to keep console compatibility:
XPMultiplier:25 - 300DayNightLength:>= 10BloodMoonEnemyCount:4 - 64AirDropFrequency:>= 24BlockDamagePlayer:25 - 300BlockDamageAI:>= 25BlockDamageAIBM:>= 25LootAbundance:<= 200LootRespawnDays:>= 5
Why these settings matter
Console clients enforce stricter validation rules than PC. If any setting falls outside the allowed range, console players fail to join, even though PC players can still connect normally. Correct values give you stable cross-platform gameplay.
7 Days to Die crossplay questions
How do I enable 7 Days to Die crossplay on a dedicated server?
In serverconfig.xml set ServerMaxPlayerCount to 8, ServerAllowCrossplay to True, EACEnabled to True and IgnoreEOSSanctions to False, and keep XPMultiplier, BlockDamage, loot and the other listed settings inside their allowed ranges.
Why can PC players join but console players can't?
PC players can join whatever the configuration. Consoles validate the server settings more strictly and fail to join if one mandatory value or range is off. Check every setting in the two lists above.
How many players can a crossplay 7 Days to Die server have?
ServerMaxPlayerCount must be 8, the maximum allowed for crossplay.
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