Best cross-progression F2P games (2026) — 14 free games you can play anywhere

What "cross-progression" actually means

"Cross-progression" is the most-abused term in F2P gaming. Most games say they have it; what they actually have is "linked accounts" that work on a single platform and lock your progress everywhere else. Real cross-progression means your save file syncs across PC, console, and mobile in real time — you can start a match on your Steam Deck, finish it on your PS5, and pick up where you left off on your phone.

This list is the 14 free-to-play games that actually have real cross-progression in 2026. Every pick tells you:

Which platforms support cross-progression (not just crossplay)
What syncs (campaign, multiplayer rank, paid currency, etc.)
When cross-progression was added (recent additions flagged)
The gotcha (the one thing the cross-prog doesn't cover)

Tier 1: The Gold Standard

1. Fortnite

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile (iOS + Android), cloud gaming.

What syncs: Everything. Campaign, Battle Pass, V-Bucks, skins, account level, ranked mode stats.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in late 2023. Epic Accounts power the whole system.

Gotcha: Apple iOS users are limited to cloud streaming (no native iOS app since 2020). Cloud streaming works on iOS Safari, just not as a native app.

2. Genshin Impact

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, mobile (iOS + Android), cloud gaming (HoYoverse's own platform).

What syncs: Everything. Characters, weapons, artifacts, primogems, Welkin/Battle Pass, Spiral Abyss progress.

Added: Cross-progression shipped with release in 2020. The system is built on HoYoverse accounts from day one.

Gotcha: None. Genshin is the gold standard for F2P cross-progression.

3. Honkai: Star Rail

Platforms: PC, PS5, mobile (iOS + Android), cloud gaming (HoYoverse).

What syncs: Everything. Characters, Light Cones, Relics, Stellar Jade, Express Pass.

Added: Cross-progression shipped with release in 2023.

Gotcha: None. HoYoverse has a unified account system across all their games.

4. Warframe

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile (iOS only via cloud streaming).

What syncs: Everything. Frames, weapons, mods, Platinum, account level, Nightwave progress, quest progress.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in late 2023 after years of being a long-requested feature.

Gotcha: The mobile version is iOS only and runs via cloud streaming. Native mobile is not planned.

5. Marvel Rivals

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, cloud gaming (GeForce Now).

What syncs: Everything. Heroes, skins, Battle Pass, Lattice, ranked mode stats.

Added: Cross-progression shipped with the December 2024 launch. NetEase has unified accounts across all their games.

Gotcha: Mobile version is not yet available. The cloud version works on mobile via GeForce Now but isn't native.

Tier 2: Real Cross-Progression (some limits)

6. Call of Duty: Warzone

Platforms: PC (Battle.net + Steam), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, mobile (iOS + Android via Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile).

What syncs: Most things. Loadouts, Battle Pass, COD Points, weapon unlocks, operator skins.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2023 when Activision unified the accounts.

Gotcha: The mobile version (Warzone Mobile) is a separate game with a separate progression track. The "linked" mobile progress is for cosmetics only; ranked mode and weapon unlocks don't carry.

7. Apex Legends

Platforms: PC (Steam + EA App), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile (iOS + Android via Apex Legends Mobile — shutdown in 2023).

What syncs: Most things. Legends, skins, Apex Coins, Battle Pass, ranked mode stats.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2022. EA Accounts power the system.

Gotcha: Apex Legends Mobile shut down in 2023. The "mobile" option no longer exists; the closest is the cloud version via GeForce Now.

8. Overwatch 2

Platforms: PC (Battle.net), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.

What syncs: Most things. Heroes, skins, Competitive Points, Battle Pass, legacy coins (from Overwatch 1).

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2022 when Overwatch 2 launched. Battle.net accounts power the system.

Gotcha: No native mobile version. Cloud version works on mobile via Xbox Cloud Gaming but isn't native.

9. Destiny 2

Platforms: PC (Steam + Microsoft Store), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, cloud gaming (GeForce Now + Xbox Cloud).

What syncs: Most things. Characters, gear, Silver, Eververse items, seasonal artifact progress.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2022 with the Bungie-Activision split. Steam and Microsoft Store share a cross-progression network.

Gotcha: Stadia users lost their accounts when Google shut down Stadia in 2023. The Bungie account is required; the Steam/Microsoft accounts are linked to it.

10. Diablo Immortal

Platforms: PC, mobile (iOS + Android), cloud gaming.

What syncs: Most things. Characters, gear, Eternal Orbs, Battle Pass, Paragon levels.

Added: Cross-progression shipped with the October 2022 launch.

Gotcha: The PC version uses Battle.net accounts; the mobile version uses the same. The "PC" version is a separate download, not a Battle.net launcher.

Tier 3: Partial Cross-Progression

11. The Sims 4 (free-to-play as of 2022)

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, mobile (iOS + Android).

What syncs: Most things. Households, save files, gallery downloads.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2024. EA Accounts power the system.

Gotcha: The mobile version (The Sims Mobile) is a different game with different mechanics. Cross-prog only works for The Sims 4 base game, not The Sims Mobile.

12. Roblox

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, mobile (iOS + Android), Meta Quest 2/3/Pro.

What syncs: Most things. Robux, account level, game progress, avatar items.

Added: Cross-progression is built into Roblox's account system from day one.

Gotcha: Some games (user-generated content) don't save progress cross-platform. The game itself is cross-prog; the individual UGC game may not be.

13. Rocket League

Platforms: PC (Steam + Epic), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile (iOS + Android via Rocket League Sideswipe — different game).

What syncs: Most things. Cars, decals, wheels, credits, ranked mode stats, Rocket Pass.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2020. Epic Accounts power the system (after Psyonix was acquired by Epic).

Gotcha: The mobile version (Rocket League Sideswipe) is a different game with different mechanics. Cross-prog only works for the main Rocket League.

14. Final Fantasy XIV (free trial)

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S (free trial version).

What syncs: Everything. Characters, gear, gil, MSQ progress, retainers, housing.

Added: Cross-progression shipped in 2024 with the Xbox version. Square Enix accounts power the system.

Gotcha: The Xbox version is a free trial only (up to level 70); the full game requires a paid subscription on any platform. Cross-prog works between the trial and the full version.

What the list doesn't include

This list is real cross-progression only. The following popular F2P games are NOT on the list because their "cross-progression" is fake or partial:

League of Legends — Riot has been promising cross-prog for 5 years; still not shipped as of August 2026.
Valorant — same as League. No cross-prog.
Dota 2 — same. No cross-prog.
Counter-Strike 2 — same. No cross-prog.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — cross-prog was tested in 2023 but never shipped.
Marvel Snap — cross-prog was tested in 2023 but only for the collection, not the ranked mode.

What's next

The cross-progression landscape is shifting fast. The next major additions to watch:

League of Legends: Wild Rift — Riot has hinted at cross-prog with League of Legends PC; ETA unknown.
Marvel Snap — Second Dinner has hinted at full cross-prog; ETA 2026-2027.
Apex Legends Mobile — the shutdown in 2023 was a setback; Respawn may relaunch in 2027.

The next list will be updated after any of these ships.