Madden NFL 25 Cross Play Tips

Want to compete with your friends on the field in Madden NFL 25?

In this video, we'll show you how to make sure cross-play is turned on so you can find friends across different platforms.

Cross-play in Madden NFL 25 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.

Cross-play should be turned on by default when you launch the game for the first time. To double check that cross-play is turned on, go to the main menu and choose the settings tab.

Scroll through the tabs, choose cross-play and make sure it's toggled on. You can also turn cross-play off here, but turning it off means you won't be able to play with friends across different platforms.

Cross-play is available in the online modes: Head-to-head, franchise, Madden Ultimate Team, and Superstar.

Once you've turned cross-play on, connect with friends by opening the EA connect menu.

  • Search for friends using their EA ID or their platform username. 
  • Then select Add Friend to send them a friend request.

Now that you've connected with friends, you can compete against them in specific online modes and showcase your skills in Madden NFL 25.

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Image of Derrick Henry running with the ball in Madden NFL 25, with the game logo and the words How to play with friends displayed in the foreground.

Learn how to enable cross-play in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25 and play with your friends.