Insurgency: Sandstorm: How to Configure Crossplay Matchmaking on Steam

Open Matchmaking settings

Open Matchmaking settings. Operation Resurgence introduced this page in place of the older Region settings option. Use the new page name when following the publisher’s configuration process, since it groups the input, crossplay and region choices in one place rather than exposing only the earlier region selection. [1]

Steps

1. Open Matchmaking settings to configure the search. [1]

Choose the preferred connected input device

Choose the preferred input device from the connected mouse-and-keyboard or gamepad options. Make this selection for the device you intend to use. The release notes present it separately from the choice about matching other input devices, so identify the preferred device before moving to that next setting. [1]

Steps

1. Select the preferred connected input device: Mouse & Keyboard or Gamepad. [1]

Set whether the search uses crossplay

Enable or disable Cross-Play according to the kind of search you want. This setting controls crossplay participation and is distinct from choosing the input device. [1]

The release introduces crossplay as play across PSN, Xbox Live and PC. For this Steam guide, that defines the cross-platform feature being configured; it does not claim that platform accounts or purchased progress merge. [1]

Steps

1. Choose whether Cross-Play is enabled or disabled for the search. [1]

Choose whether to match different input devices

Set the separate option for matching players who use different input devices. Keep this decision separate from crossplay: the release lists both controls, letting the search account for platform and input preferences. Do not assume the input preference is configured merely because the crossplay option has been changed. [1]

Steps

1. Choose whether the search may match players using different input devices. [1]

Select the regions and review the combination

Choose the regions for the matchmaking search as well. Region selection remains part of the expanded page alongside the new options. [1]

Review the complete combination of preferred device, crossplay, mixed-input matching and regions. The publisher says matchmaking follows the chosen options; it does not provide a fixed queue-time promise or a universal best combination for every Steam player. [1]