The practical answer
Overcooked! All You Can Eat Co-op & Multiplayer
Co-op supports two to four players in local and online modes. A group can play entirely on one system, connect from separate systems, or take multiple local players online from one system. Campaign sessions require private invitations, while Arcade supports public matchmaking. The Xbox Series version launched on November 10, 2020, PS5 followed on November 12, and the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions arrived on March 23, 2021.
How big can the group be?
2–4 players can play together
The cooperative experience supports 2–4 players. On one system, the supported range is 2–4 players. Online sessions support 2–4 players.
Can you play on one screen?
Couch co-op is supported
Overcooked! All You Can Eat supports players sharing one system without a split-screen presentation.
What works online?
Join remotely with 2–4 players
Friends can complete the cooperative experience online. Check the crossplay, copy, account, and subscription details below before choosing platforms.
Is there a solo option?
A solo option is available
Yes. A solo player can control two chefs by switching between them, but the cooperative modes support two to four players.
Does Overcooked! All You Can Eat support crossplay?
Online crossplay works among PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, including campaign levels and public matchmaking. Cross-platform friends connect through the in-game Team17 friends list. Cross-platform save transfer is not supported, and every player must use All You Can Eat rather than the separate Overcooked! 2 release.
PC and PS5
Supported. Both players must use All You Can Eat.
PC and Xbox Series
Supported. Both players must use All You Can Eat.
PC and Switch
Supported. Both players must use All You Can Eat.
PS5 and Xbox Series
Supported. Connect through the Team17 friends list.
PS5 and Switch
Supported. Connect through the Team17 friends list.
Xbox Series and Switch
Supported. Connect through the Team17 friends list.
Cross-generation support
PS4 and PS5 players can play together, as can Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players. These combinations use the same online crossplay system as the other supported platform pairs.
PS4 and PS5
Supported. Supported through the same crossplay system.
Xbox One and Xbox Series
Supported. Supported through the same crossplay system.
What your group needs before playing
How many copies does your group need?
1 per online system
Local co-op on one system needs one copy and a controller for each player. For online play, every participating system needs access to Overcooked! All You Can Eat, although several local players can share one copy and system before joining an online group. There is no Friend's Pass. Console players also need the applicable platform accounts and online multiplayer memberships.
Can one owner bring a guest?
No free guest version
No. Overcooked! All You Can Eat does not offer a Friend's Pass or free guest client.
Which online memberships apply?
Console online membership
Local play needs no online subscription. Online console play requires PlayStation Plus, an Xbox Game Pass tier that includes online console multiplayer, or Nintendo Switch Online on the applicable system; Steam has no paid platform subscription requirement.
Who is Overcooked! All You Can Eat good for?
- Three- or four-player couch groups
- Friends playing across different platforms
- Communication-heavy party sessions
- Groups that want adjustable difficulty options
