DST Switch and All Platforms — Where to Play Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together is currently available on Steam (Windows/Mac/Linux), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S and Nintendo Switch — and there is no official mobile version (the phone game is something else, Don't Starve: Newhome). This guide covers each platform's version, release date, player cap and differences, with special attention to the Switch version (released April 12, 2022, supports 2-player local split screen and is Switch 2 compatible). One buying rule before anything else: DST has no cross-brand crossplay, so check which platform your friends are on first.

Official resources: Steam store page · Nintendo store (Switch version) · Xbox store (Console Edition) · Wikipedia (Don't Starve Together) · IGN game page

Platform Quick-Reference

The Switch Version, In Depth (main keyword: dst switch)

The Switch version launched April 12, 2022, ported by Playdigious. Current state:

• 2-player local split screen (couch co-op on one console), up to 4 online (Nintendo's official data: Single system 1-2 / Online 1-4)
• Online co-op requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership
• About 5.5GB on disk; Switch 2 compatible (officially marked Supported, behaves the same as on Switch)
• Update cadence is slower than PC (console ports are handled by Playdigious; it shipped a 1.2.4 patch in July 2026), but content aligns with PC (including From Beyond rift content)
• No mods (true of every console version); skin shop and code redemption work like on PC

Who the Switch version suits: portable play and family two-player split screen. Who it doesn't: modders, players who want PC-speed updates, or anyone whose friends are all on PC.

PC (Steam): The Most Complete Platform

• $14.99 with a gift copy included (an extra copy to give a friend — official Steam mechanic)
• Steam Workshop mods, dedicated servers, LAN play
• Playable on Steam Deck (via Proton); Mac/Linux share the pool with Windows
• The 2026 Mega Pack bundle (DS + DST + all DS DLCs) runs about $37.74, often cheaper during Steam sales

Modding on PC is covered in the DST mods guide.

PlayStation: The Full 2017-2025 Timeline

• 2017-09-13: DST Console Edition launches on PS4 (same day as Xbox One), introducing console split screen
• 2025-10-21/22: the native PS5 version arrives — 4K resolution, faster loads, 400+ DualSense haptics, new world sizes (Small/Medium/Large/Huge, PS5-exclusive), improved camera and building-snap tools; free upgrade for PS4 owners; PS5↔PS4 online play supported (same version numbers)
• Online play requires PS Plus; local split screen for 2

Every PS5 detail (features, upgrade steps, DLC character packs) is in the DST PS5 guide.

Xbox and the Game Pass Situation

• Launched 2017-09-13 (Console Edition), playable on Xbox One / Series X/S with cross-generation play inside the Xbox ecosystem
• Online play requires a Game Pass Core/Essential subscription (a general Microsoft platform requirement — the game itself isn't in the Game Pass catalog)
• Current Game Pass status: DST is not in the Game Pass library. The confusion usually comes from Don't Starve: Giant Edition (the single-player original) having been in Game Pass (left in August 2021) — that's the original game, not DST
• Xbox players can join Microsoft Store (Xbox app) PC players (Xbox ecosystem interop)

Mobile Clarification: Newhome Is Not DST

The most common trap in platform questions: the Don't Starve-related game on phones is Don't Starve: Newhome — a mobile adaptation published by Level Infinite. It is not the same game as DST: separate servers, separate payment model (gacha-style skins), and zero online or progression links with DST. Also, Netflix once announced bringing Don't Starve to mobile (2024), but that was cancelled in 2025. Bottom line: there is no official DST mobile version, and any "DST APK" out there is unofficial.

The New Game on the Horizon: Don't Starve Elsewhere

On April 10, 2026, Klei revealed Don't Starve Elsewhere — a 3D Don't Starve experience (jumping, swimming, climbing, a new world and story) with a Steam page live and no release date yet. It's not a DST sequel, but if you're wondering "what do I play after DST," it's worth following (updates tracked in the DST update guide).

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms is Don't Starve Together on?

Steam PC (Windows/Mac/Linux), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. No official mobile version.

Is Don't Starve Together on mobile?

No. The phone game is Don't Starve: Newhome (published by Level Infinite — a different game); the Netflix mobile plan was cancelled in 2025.

Is DST on Xbox Game Pass?

Not currently in the Game Pass catalog. Xbox online play needs a Game Pass Core/Essential subscription; the confusing part is that Don't Starve: Giant Edition (the single-player original) used to be in Game Pass.

What is Don't Starve Newhome?

Level Infinite's mobile Don't Starve adaptation: independent servers and payment system, no multiplayer or progress connection to DST whatsoever.

Can I play DST on Mac or Steam Deck?

Yes. The Steam version natively supports macOS/Linux in the same pool as Windows; Steam Deck works (Proton) with full mod and dedicated-server support.

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Last updated: August 12, 2026.