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Servers and Playing with Friends

Checked November 11, 2026 · Early Access

Create your characters on the same server if you want to play together. XLGAMES states that Early Access has no character transfers and no cross-server play. A channel change can help friends on the same server meet, while a different-server character requires a different decision.

A party of adventurers surrounding a large enemy in a forest clearing
XLGAMES Steam promotional screenshot, retrieved November 11, 2026. Group-play context, with no claim of a tested party session. Image source

Make the decision before character creation

  1. Agree on the region and exact server name as a group.
  2. Have each person read the name from the selection screen. An automatically selected region can differ between friends.
  3. Confirm everyone can create a character there before anyone invests substantial time.
  4. Create the characters, then compare the zone and channel if you cannot see one another.

The October 29 letter says region selection is automatic and that Brazil and Singapore servers were added. It also describes moving directly to a party leader’s channel. Those changes make same-server coordination easier, while the separate no-transfer policy still governs the server choice.

Diagnose the mismatch

What differsNext checkDecision
Server nameCompare both character-selection screensAgree which server to use. A new character may be needed if you choose to regroup.
Zone or local instanceCompare the actual place and quest stageReach the same accessible area before diagnosing a channel issue.
Channel on the same serverCheck party status and the leader’s channelUse the party-channel option described in the launch letter.
Peace or Conflict channel typeAgree whether your group wants PvP riskChoose the same type and observe the switching rules.

If your characters are already split

Pause further progression long enough to compare the time each person has invested. Decide together whether starting a new character is worth regrouping immediately. The official notice leaves future transfer support unconfirmed, so waiting for a promised transfer date has no verified deadline.

If you are on the same server and channel but still cannot meet, record the zone, quest stage and exact symptom. The November 7 maintenance fixed several channel-entry and exit issues. Update the game and read the relevant current notice before applying an old demo workaround.

Common questions

Can I transfer my character in Early Access?

XLGAMES says character transfers are unavailable during Early Access. Future support has no confirmed availability date.

Can friends play across servers?

The official Early Access notice says players on different servers cannot play together.

Sources and scope

This guide uses official notices and attributed community material. It does not claim a first-hand playtest. Source links open in the current tab.