1.6 Update Crossplay PC + Mobile remotely (Possibly Switch, Xbox, Playstation) (Tested and Works) (+enabling chat on Mobile)

[BritishTeaDrinker]

So after bit of time testing I've found a way to get Crossplay working between mobile and PC without needing to be next to each other

First you have to enable the hidden feature on mobile for co-op, this link shows you how to do this really easily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_KXRyF-tDc

Next, on both PC and Mobile I've done this with NordVPN using MeshNet, It's completely free so don't need to buy a subscription. Download NordVPN on both devices and sign in, using same or different account (e.g, you sign into one with your account and your friend signs into theirs with their own account)

Next you need to enable MeshNet and link devices with an invite, this can be done via the link to the video, Ignore when they say it's not possible between PC and Mobile, it is possible and been using it all day

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This video shows you what it looks like from the mobile point of view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qycdffT1d5w&t=19s (yes, this also will work for mobile to mobile remotely)

Once devices are linked and you have the IP of the host as described in the video, The host needs to create a co-op game, For this example the PC will be the host. The Mobile then needs to go to Co-op and select join, and then enter the IP address of the host which will show in NordVPN and join the game. This will also work the other way around if the Mobile is the host, the PC will just need the Mobiles IP from NordVPN and can connect the same way using Join

This works by connecting the 2 devices (or more) via a VPN to appear like they are on the same network without needing to host a server or be next to each other

And for a bonus thing, it looks like the chat option on Mobile was disabled but, this video shows you how to enable it if the Mobile is the Host https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoSTxFguS9A,

This also works if the PC is the host as you can go to the exact same file location on PC within %appdata%\StardewValley\Saves\ and select your co-op save file, Open the save file in notepad and edit the field which says <allowChatCheats>false< and change it to <allowChatCheats>true< then save

This will allow the mobile device connecting to use the chat feature by pressing the date in the top right of the game when playing

I Hope this helps

Also a Bonus Bonus Thing, Technically with this method using NordVPN and the Meshnet it could be possible to crossplay PC and Nintendo Switch, I've not tested this yet but in theory it should work, be nice to know if anyone has already tried this.

Addition 31/05/2026 - This same method should work on xbox and playstation using a computer as a middleman

 

[FilthyGorilla]

Oooh nice to have a short guide, I always recommend people to check out the posts on the forums discussing long range mobile multiplayer for advice but this will help as a direct link for them, thanks

 

[Dakni]

hey, how would it work between PC and Switch?
I don't really understand how you would be able to use MeshNet with Switch?

 

[CHIENFURIEUX]

Thank you so much , I will be able to play stardew valley with my girlfriend now !

 

[l0NYX0l]

Is NordVPN replaceable with other VPNs? Like surfshark or etc

 

[BritishTeaDrinker]

I believe so yes as long as they have meshnet feature or appear on the same network and can still join Via ip address. I've just tested this again after over a year following my old guide and it still works on nordvpn and latest versions of stardew, looks like they possibly removed then added back the meshnet feature

 

[BritishTeaDrinker]

hey, how would it work between PC and Switch?
I don't really understand how you would be able to use MeshNet with Switch?

It's a little more complex, you'd need to have nordvpn on a pc or laptop and turn on meshnet, then make your computer a hotspot then connect your switch to that, in affect your using your computer as a middleman to route the traffic which makes your switch appear on the network. you can achieve the same thing with nordvpn on a mobile and connect your switch to that but i think it would take it off the wifi and possibly use mobile data instead which if your not unlimited data could be a problem

In theory this same method would work for Xbox and playstation