# Platform identification for cross play 

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526>\
**Category:** Game Production\
**Tags:** cross-platform, epic-games-store\
**Created:** [November 19, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526 "2025-11-19T15:20:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![GDSimon](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/gdsimon/32/88718_2.png) [@GDSimon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GDSimon)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526/1 "2025-11-19T15:20:41Z")

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Hello,

I would like to know if we’re required to use specific platform identifiers for every platform if we want to publish a PC build on the Epic Games Store - like the Steam storefront icon, Epic Games Store icon, PlayStation Network icon, Xbox Live icon etc. - or if it’s ok to use general iconography for showing that the player is on PC or console.

Something like a gamepad icon for console players and a display&PC case icon for PC players.

Thanks in advance,  
Simon

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**Author:** ![GDSimon](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/gdsimon/32/88718_2.png) [@GDSimon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GDSimon)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526/2 "2025-11-25T08:37:03Z")

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Hello,

any updates on this topic, please?

Thanks in advance,  
Simon

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**Author:** ![gjohn167](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/gjohn167/32/1215834_2.png) [@gjohn167](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/gjohn167)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526/3 "2025-11-27T16:15:47Z")

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Hello Simon,

Thank you for reaching out for support, and thank you for your patience with this post! I understand you’re seeking clarification on whether you’re required to use specific platform identifiers for your game, such as a Steam storefront icon when playing on that platform.

I’d like to understand your request a bit better: **where would this iconography appear?** I know that our **[storefront media guide](https://dev.epicgames.com/docs/epic-games-store/sales-and-marketing/marketing/storefront-media-guide)** outlines the requirements for the media you upload to our store, but I’m not familiar with any additional requirements for platform identifiers.

Our distribution requirements **[can be found here](https://dev.epicgames.com/docs/epic-games-store/requirements-guidelines)**, for your reference. I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any additional questions!

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**Author:** ![GDSimon](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/gdsimon/32/88718_2.png) [@GDSimon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GDSimon)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/platform-identification-for-cross-play/2676526/5 "2025-12-08T09:27:45Z")

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Hello, the icon would be displayed in-game - when looking for active multiplayer lobbies in the server browser or in pause menu, when checking the status of the ongoing session.

I don’t have any additional questions at this moment, thanks a lot for the provided links