In recent years, multiplayer games have become one of the most lucrative means of cash flow for game developers, when they are able to reach the greater public. It is this sole reason that so many popular multiplayer games like Halo opt to become free to play. With greater access to the product, the developer has a larger audience to sell things to in the form of microtransactions or some other means.
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That being said, not all games take that idea to its logical conclusion. If the goal is increased accessibility, then crossplay is one of the better ways of achieving that. Unfortunately, not all games do that, despite the potential benefits. Plus, crossplay is just a really awesome thing for a game to have in general.
GTA: Online
Due to a constant stream of updates that keep the game fresh, GTA: Online has been going strong for over 7 years. As such, the audience the game has cultivated over those years is loyal and consistent. So long as there is new stuff to buy, there are those who will buy it.
That is why it can be confusing that such a long-running and popular property has yet to include crossplay. Part of the fun of playing a game like this is the mischief that a player can get into with their friends. Restricting that restricts the number of people willing to join in on the fun.
Halo: Master Chief Collection
The game originally did not include crossplay, though at the beginning of MCC's launch the developers had a myriad of other issues that needed fixing first. Later on, it was added to a limited degree. Plenty of the modes like firefight, forge, and online multiplayer, were all given crossplay.
However, to this day, the collection still lacks a crucial bit of crossplay that severely limits the potential enjoyment a player can get out of the game. The campaign does not support crossplay. If Halo 5 proved anything, it's that a good campaign experience is very important to Halo players. Though, it looks as if Halo Infinite will have its own set of tricks.
Red Dead Online
The other popular multiplayer by Rockstar. Just like GTA: Online, it suffers from the same lack of crossplay. While the game does not possess the same level of chaos as GTA, that does not mean the multiplayer is lacking by any stretch of the imagination.
It too is constantly updated with content that most players will enjoy, though with the same monetization model. As before, Rockstar is leaving money on the table by failing to implement crossplay to some extent in order to be more accommodating to a wider range of people.
Dragonball Fighterz
In terms of player-to-player interaction, the fighting game genre is at the top. It practically demands player-to-player interaction in order to be at its best. That is why crossplay would be of tremendous benefit to it. If one version of the game falters, all other people who play that version of the game will suffer the consequences of it.
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With crossplay, the game can add longevity to its existence and keep pushing forward as the great game it knows itself to be and is o-so eager to share with the rest of the player base.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A confusing choice, but as this is all theoretical, it's time to explore the wondrous possibilities. With this game being a Switch exclusive, there is no room for crossplay. That being said, if the game did have the chance to include crossplay, it would have to be a must.
Imagine the ease of putting together a Smash Bros. tournament when all parties involved have easy access to the game and the ability to play with others who use a different platform, even the annoying players. For obvious reasons, this won't ever happen, but there is no denying that the possibility of it is enticing.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
The premier esports shooter does not have crossplay. There was a time where the thought of including it was passed around at Valve. However, it ultimately never saw the light of day and was abandoned.
There are those who would argue that crossplay would not be a good idea due to the inherent superiority of a keyboard and mouse layout in these sorts of games. But, what is the harm in including it for a more casual audience who simply want the possibility? That is what crossplay does, it opens up new possibilities.
Terraria
Probably one of the biggest sandbox survival games to come out after the meteoric launch of Minecraft, Terraria does support crossplay, but only to a limited extent. Only the mobile versions can interact with one another.
PC and console do not have crossplay of any kind. The argument has been that the different versions would not be all too compatible as they receive different levels of support and development. But if there was a chance for it to happen, it would add so much to the game.
Titanfall 2
With all of the focus going towards Apex: Legends, there are those who still remember where all of that came from. The general consensus is that Titanfall 2 was one of the best first-person shooters in years. Recently, it even received a resurgence after it went free-to-play for a time.
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While the game's multiplayer is still going strong despite its recent issues, there are few who would argue against the thought of adding crossplay. Once again, there is the debate between mouse and controller in shooters, but there is little harm in at least adding the option.
Injustice 2
The most recent offering from Netherrealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 11 has shown to be quite friendly in terms of crossplay support. However, the game before that, Injustice 2, still lacks the same treatment.
It can be hard to care for a fighting game that has been long forgotten, but there is still a thriving community that plays the game to this day. It is different enough from the Mortal Kombat series that it could be constituted as its own thing worthy of its own attention.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
A game of Dungeons and Dragons is only as good as the people that are playing it. The folks at Larian Studios understand this idea well, so much so that they are in charge of the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3. In spite of that talent and thinking, they have yet to implement crossplay.
Getting together a group to play DND is exceptionally challenging for many people. Without crossplay, Divinity makes it even harder for players to enjoy their adventures together, no matter how expansive its crafting is. It hinders all the delightful carnage that the party will no doubt get into.
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