Party Animals is set to release on 20th September. If you’re curious about crossplay capabilities, particularly if you have friends on PC while you intend to play on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S, you’re in luck. The game supports linking up with friends across different platforms using cross-platform features.
Players of Party Animals can select from 20 unique maps and three distinct game modes, including free-for-all battles and objective-based scenarios. Crossplay will be a vital feature to ensure that all matches have a populated player base ready to join.
Will Party Animals support Crossplay on all platforms?
Yes, Party Animals will offer seamless Crossplay between the PC and Xbox versions right from its launch, as confirmed by Recreate Games in a press document they provided alongside our review code.
The release dates for the PlayStation 5 and PS4 haven’t been announced yet, and it remains uncertain if these versions are in development. However, should they be released, cross-platform play is expected to be integrated for them as well.
Here’s a list of multiplayer modes and the maps that will be available in Party Animals, which can be played with up to eight players both online and local split-screen.
LAST STAND
Matches typically feature default teams of two, but can be adjusted to free-for-all or teams of four. The goal is to be the last one standing in these brawl-centric battles.
- Ichiban: Engage in a fight on a flat arena surrounded by a creeping green fog. As the battle progresses, this fog rises onto the stage and drains health from anyone within it.
- Typhoon: Battle atop a nuclear submarine that periodically launches missiles, creating powerful shockwaves. Over time, the submarine begins to sink, necessitating a climb to higher ground for survival.
- Broken Arrow: Struggle on a fighter jet that tilts and sways, with strong winds adding to the challenge. As time passes, the plane's surface becomes icy and slippery.
- Winter Is Coming: Fight beside the bonfires of a snowy village. In the midst of a snowstorm, maintain proximity to the fire to prevent freezing. As time passes, the fires one by one die out.
- Wind Tunnel: Battle within a wind tunnel where occasional gusts can blow players away. Players can raise three wind shields by pulling levers within the arena. However, these levers will gradually break with increased use.
- Black Hole Lab: Fight within a lab where black holes are generated. During these events, hold onto heavy objects to resist being sucked in. Over time, the black holes' gravitational pull increases.
- Beat-Up Bridge: Battle on a deteriorating suspension bridge. The ropes can be broken, and they will also gradually snap on their own over time.
- Gator Valley: Fight on a decrepit log bridge beside a waterfall at the edge of a massive alligator-shaped valley. Occasional large waves can push the log bridge towards the cliff.
- Ice Breaker: Engage in combat on a floating ice sheet. Falling into the water for too long turns players into an ice block. Over time, the ice sheet cracks into smaller pieces.
TEAM SCORE
Teams of 4 players compete against each other to complete the objective.
- Lollipop Factory
Fight in a candy factory, scrambling for large gummy bears and small candies. Win by bringing candies back to your base and prevent the opponent from scoring. - Fluffy Redemption
Two teams on parallel trains throw coal into their train's furnace to speed up, or pull the handbrake on the opponent's train to halt their progress. - Into the Game
Score points in an arcade by playing a coin-eating game or fight against opponents who are playing the game. - Safely Afloat
Compete for safes hung from floating balloons, score by pulling them back to your base. - Trebuchet
Score by launching bombs with a trebuchet to the opponent's side. Prevent scoring by throwing incoming bombs into the water, or create chaos by launching yourself to the opponent's side. - Buzz Ball
A basketball-like game where you score by throwing an electric ball into the opponent's goal. If too many players hold the ball, it explodes. - Beast Hockey
A hockey-like game where you use your fists and feet, and the puck is bigger than your character. - Beast Football
An American football-like game where hitting opponents is allowed. - Beast Soccer
A soccer-like game with an unusually large ball, and you're allowed to use your punches.
ARCADE
Each team, comprised of four players, begins with 10 lives. The team that retains at least one life, while the rival team depletes all of theirs, emerges as the victor.
- Winter Cabin
Engage in a brawl within a winter milk bar. Drinking expired milk grants super strength but may cause dizziness. Staying outside too long will freeze you. - Final Destination
Fight in an abandoned subway station, but be careful not to fall onto the tracks.
Party Animals is due to be released on the 20th of September for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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