Games
Is Rust cross-platform? PC, Xbox, PS5 cross-play status
Rust is one of Steam’s most popular titles, here’s everything you need to know about its crossplay status on PC, Xbox & PlayStation.
Multiplayer survival game Rust has been one of Steam’s most popular games since its release in 2018, but does the game have cross-platform play? Here’s everything you need to know about Rust cross-play on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
If spawning into a barren world with nothing but a rock and attempting to survive and thrive sounds like your kind of thing, then Rust is the perfect game for you. Filled with players who want to kill you, radiation that will damage you, and AIs who would love to shoot you, Facepunch Studios’ survival title isn’t for the faint of heart.
Something that confuses many players though is whether they are always facing enemies on the same gaming system. Thankfully, we’ve got all the answers about Rust’s current cross-play status, whether you’re on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation.
Is Rust cross-platform in 2021?
Yes, Rust does have cross-platform play, but only available on consoles. That means if you’re playing on a Sony console, like the PS4 or PS5, you can jump into games with friends on Xbox One or Xbox Series X to play and chat.
Unfortunately, cross-play is not available with those on PC, who will be confined to battling against those who also use computers to enjoy the game.
- Read More: Biggest AAA video games coming in 2022
While this might be frustrating, it’s probably for the best as mouse and keyboard players would have a significant advantage over those with controllers.
Will Rust get cross-play on PC?
As it stands, Facepunch Studios have not announced any plans to join PC and console lobbies, and likely won’t for a variety of reasons.
As mentioned above, players who use a keyboard and mouse would have a significant advantage over their controller opponents, in terms of both building and combat.
On top of that, Rust Console Edition has been following its own development roadmap since its May 2021 release, as the devs work to improve the experience while gradually introducing new features.
For many, Rust’s sandbox survival antics make it the perfect game to sink hours into, with the ability to construct houses and bases, build weapons, and eventually do battle with other players in your server. Now, you’ll always know who is in your server, and whether you can play with your friends.
If you’re looking for more cross-platform games, check out our Vanguard, Rainbow Six Siege, and GTA Online crossplay guides.
Image Credits: Facepunch Studios
FIFA 22
How to complete FIFA 22 Shapeshifters Volland SBC
Ultimate Team players can secure a German defender from Ligue 1 by completing the Volland Shapeshifters SBC in FIFA 22.
A unique card is available with the Kevin Volland Shapeshifters SBC in FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team mode. Here’s how to secure the defender and complete the SBC with the cheapest solution.
The FIFA 22 Shapeshifters promo has already delivered some incredible cards with the likes of Ronaldo and Messi involved in the promo. In addition, an exciting Team 3 will hit Ultimate Team on July 1.
Although you may be busy attempting to secure as many FIFA 22 Summer Swaps Tokens as possible, you’ll want to take a minute to analyze if Shapeshifters Volland can integrate into your squad.
Here’s how to complete the FIFA 22 Shapeshifters Volland SBC, along with the cheapest solutions.
FIFA 22 Shapeshifters Kevin Volland SBC stats
Volland has transformed from a lethal striker into a brick wall of a defender during the Shapeshifters promo. His Defending stats including Standing Tackle and Interceptions are all within the 90s.
Pace is not an issue for Volland as he maintains his speed as an attacker now playing in a defensive role. Volland will no doubt feel like an incredibly smooth CB on the ball thanks to his impressive Dribbling stats that include 85 Ball Control, 95 Composure, and 89 Balance.
How to complete FIFA 22 Volland Shapeshifters SBC
Players will need to give up one squad to complete this SBC: Kevin Volland. With a value of around 87,000 coins, Volland is very affordable and he can fit into Bundesliga or Ligue in FIFA 22.
You can check out the cheapest solution below.
Kevin Volland requirements
- # of players from Germany: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 85
- Team Chemistry: Min 55
Kevin Volland solution – Cost: 87,000 coins
The Kevin Volland Shapeshifters SBC will be available for one week as it expires on July 7. Volland should be within reach for many Ultimate Team players given his affordable price.
- Read more: FIFA 23: All new leagues, teams, & stadiums
He isn’t a game-changing CB by any means but he’s a solid option with tons of pace and excellent ball-moving ability at the back. In addition, you don’t need to submit a TOTS card as an SBC requirement, which is a major benefit.
For more FIFA content, check out our guide to Ultimate Team in FIFA 23 including a breakdown of new features & expected changes.
Image Credits: EA Sports / FUTBIN
FIFA 22
FIFA 23 Premier League ratings: Every team’s best players predictions
The Premier League is set to host some of the best players in FIFA 23, so we’ve predicted who will have the highest rating for each club.
The Premier League will be home to some of FIFA 23’s brightest stars, with players from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool set to dominate Ultimate Team. Here are our predictions for the top Premier League ratings in FIFA 23, as well as every team’s best players.
Each and every year, EA updates its roster of players with new ratings based on how they performed in the previous season, and FIFA 23 is no exception. The 2021/22 campaign saw some exceptional performances, which will no doubt be reflected in the FIFA 23 ratings.
One of the biggest leagues to feature in FIFA 23 is the Premier League. Whether you’re building your dream Ultimate Team or embarking on a Career Mode, the English top-flight is likely to play a part.
But who will be the best players in the Premier League? We’ve put together our predictions for the top 10 highest-rated Premier League players in FIFA 23, and highlighted the best players from each club.
- FIFA 23 Premier League top 10 player rating predictions
- FIFA 23 Premier League rating predcitions: Every team’s best players
FIFA 23 Premier League top 10 player rating predictions
| Player | Club | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | – | 91 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United | – | 91 |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | +1 | 90 |
| Heung Min-Son | Spurs | +1 | 90 |
| Harry Kane | Spurs | – | 90 |
| Alison Becker | Liverpool | +1 | 90 |
| Ederson | Manchester City | +1 | 90 |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | +2 | 90 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | Liverpool | – | 89 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | +2 | 88 |
After they two fought tooth and nail for all three domestic trophies last season, we’re expecting Manchester City and Liverpool to dominate the ratings in FIFA 23.
After winning Premier League Player of the Season, Kevin De Bruyne will likely keep his lofty 91 rating, sharing the top spot with Cristiano Ronaldo, who also enjoyed a great individual season in a struggling United team.
We’ve listed Erling Haaland as one of the highest climbers, who should receive a large bump after his high-profile move to City. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to be rewarded after his best season to date, managing 12 assists from right back.
Heung Min-Son also registered his most prolific year in the Premier League so far, finishing as the joint-top goalscorer. This should be enough to see him move up a rating and join the coveted 90 club.
FIFA 23 Premier League rating predictions: Every team’s best players
While most clubs won’t have a shot of landing a player in the top 10, it’s still interesting to see how EA upgrades and downgrades stars from across the league. Every team had both standouts and flops that should be reflected when FIFA 23 rolls around.
With this in mind, we’ve made our predictions for every Premier League club’s top three players in FIFA 23:
AFC Bournemouth
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Jefferson Lerma | +1 | 76 |
| Dominic Solanke | +3 | 75 |
| Ben Pearson | – | 75 |
Arsenal
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Gabriel Jesus | +1 | 84 |
| Martin Odegaard | +2 | 84 |
| Bukayo Saka | +3 | 83 |
Aston Villa
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Emiliano Martinez | – | 84 |
| Lucas Digne | – | 84 |
| Philippe Coutinho | +1 | 83 |
Brentford
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Cristian Eriksen | – | 82 |
| Ivan Toney | +4 | 80 |
| Frank Onyeka | +2 | 77 |
Brighton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Marc Cucurella | +2 | 83 |
| Leandro Trossard | +2 | 79 |
| Lewis Dunk | – | 78 |
Chelsea
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| N’Golo Kante | -2 | 88 |
| Thiago Silva | – | 85 |
| Kai Havertz | +1 | 85 |
Crystal Palace
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Wilfred Zaha | +1 | 83 |
| Vicente Guaita | -1 | 79 |
| Eberechi Eze | +2 | 79 |
Everton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Jordan Pickford | – | 83 |
| Allan | -1 | 82 |
| Dominic Calvery-Lewin | +1 | 82 |
Fulham
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | +4 | 79 |
| Harry Wilson | +3 | 78 |
| Tom Cairney | +2 | 77 |
Leeds United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Rodrigo | – | 79 |
| Jack Harrison | +1 | 78 |
| Patrick Bamford | – | 78 |
Leicester City
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Wilfred Ndidi | – | 85 |
| Jamie Vardy | -2 | 84 |
| Kasper Schmeichel | -1 | 84 |
Liverpool
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Mohammed Salah | +1 | 90 |
| Alisson Becker | +1 | 90 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | – | 89 |
Manchester City
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Kevin De Bruyne | – | 91 |
| Erling Haaland | +2 | 90 |
| Ederson | +1 | 90 |
Manchester United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | – | 91 |
| Bruno Fernandes | – | 88 |
| Jadon Sancho | -1 | 86 |
Newcastle United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | +3 | 82 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | +3 | 82 |
| Kieran Trippier | -2 | 82 |
Nottingham Forest
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | +2 | 76 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | +1 | 76 |
| Brice Samba | +2 | 75 |
Southampton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| James Ward-Prowse | +3 | 84 |
| Stuart Armstrong | +2 | 79 |
| Kyle Walker-Peters | +2 | 79 |
Spurs
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Harry Kane | – | 90 |
| Heung Min-Son | +1 | 90 |
| Hugo Lloris | – | 87 |
West Ham United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Declan Rice | +3 | 85 |
| Jarrod Bowen | +4 | 82 |
| Thomas Soucek | – | 82 |
Wolves
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Ruben Neves | +1 | 83 |
| Raul Jimenez | -1 | 82 |
| Jose Sa | +3 | 82 |
EA are yet to reveal the full slate of Premier League ratings in FIFA 23. As soon as they do, we’ll be sure to update this page with the latest information.
For more on FIFA 23, be sure to check out how to preorder the game and how to get early access with EA Play.
Image credits: EA Sports / Premier League
Apex Legends
Apex Legends Mobile leak claims Solos mode arrives before PC & console
Apex Legends players have been calling for a Solos mode for many seasons, but according to leaks mobile players could be getting it first.
Apex Legends Mobile leaks are suggesting that the handheld version of the battle royale will be getting a Solos mode before PC and Console.
Apex Legends offers players a variety of ways to play the battle royale. Those who like to enjoy casual games can hop into public games, while those who like a challenge can indulge in the Ranked Leagues.
There’s also the Arenas mode and various LTMs ever so often with the Awakening Collection Event for Season 13 bringing the return of Control.
Having said that, Apex Legends players have been wanting a Solos mode ever since the Iron Crown Event back in Season 2, however, it seems mobile will be getting it first.
Back in Apex Legends Season 2, players were given the Iron Crown Event, which saw a Solo LTM introduced into the game. Ever since it was removed, it has yet to return.
This has left Apex players wanting a Solos mode for over ten seasons, and according to leaks, Apex Legends Mobile Season 2 could be getting the highly requested mode first.
Apex Legends dataminer ThatOneGamingBot discovered some interesting icons in the Apex Legends Mobile files, suggesting that Solos will be introduced.
This of course caused disappointing reactions from the community, who have been hoping that the mode would be introduced on consoles and PC as well. Thordan Smash sarcastically commented “Nice that Apex Legends is finally getting Solo Mode…for mobile,” along with a sad face emoji.
Having said that, the dataminer did reply to Thordan’s reaction, stating that the Solos mode from Apex Mobile is “probably an LTM.” While this could be true, Thordan Smash replied again saying that he’d “gladly take solos as an LTM again” on consoles and PC.
We’ll have to wait and see how this leaked Solos mode will be introduced on Apex Legends Mobile. It does seem that the handheld version of the battle royale is getting more and more exclusive content, especially as the second mobile-exclusive Legend was also leaked for Season 2.
Image Credits: Respawn Entertainment
How to complete FIFA 22 Shapeshifters Volland SBC
Ultimate Team players can secure a German defender from Ligue 1 by completing the Volland Shapeshifters SBC in FIFA 22.
Best guns in CoD Mobile: Every Season 6 weapon ranked
CoD: Mobile has a ton of weapons to choose from and we've ranked them all from best to worst and...
Dr Disrespect calls Warzone’s anti-cheat the “biggest PR scandal” in gaming
The Doc has shared his views on Warzone's anti-cheat, claiming that RICOCHET was just a "PR stunt" for Call of...