How to Add Friends on Brawlhalla (Across Every Platform)
Brawlhalla's cross-play setup is one of its biggest strengths — players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile can all compete together. But that same cross-platform architecture makes the friend system a little more layered than most games. Whether you're trying to squad up with someone across the room or across the world, here's exactly how the friend system works.
Understanding Brawlhalla's Friend System
Brawlhalla uses its own in-game friend list, separate from your platform's native friends (PSN, Xbox Live, Steam, etc.). This matters because adding someone on PlayStation doesn't automatically make them your Brawlhalla friend — and vice versa.
The game's social system is built around Brawlhalla usernames, which are unique display names tied to each player's account. Finding and adding someone requires knowing that exact username, not their gamertag or PSN ID.
This unified system is what makes cross-platform play possible, but it also means you need to take a specific in-game route regardless of what device you're on.
How to Add Friends on PC (Steam)
- Launch Brawlhalla and log into your account
- From the main menu, select "Online"
- Click "Friends" in the top navigation bar
- Select "Add Friend"
- Type the exact Brawlhalla username of the person you want to add
- Hit Send Request
Your friend will receive a notification and can accept or decline from their own Friends menu. Once accepted, they'll appear in your friends list and you can invite them to a party or custom room directly.
How to Add Friends on Console (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
The steps are nearly identical across consoles, with minor menu navigation differences depending on your controller layout:
- Open Brawlhalla and reach the main menu
- Navigate to "Online" using your controller
- Select "Friends"
- Choose "Add Friend"
- Enter the player's Brawlhalla username exactly as it appears
- Confirm and send the request
🎮 One common stumbling block on console: entering the username via on-screen keyboard. Brawlhalla usernames are case-sensitive, so double-check capitalization before sending.
How to Add Friends on Mobile (iOS and Android)
The mobile version of Brawlhalla shares the same account system, so the process follows the same logic:
- Tap the "Online" button from the main menu
- Navigate to "Friends"
- Tap "Add Friend"
- Type the player's Brawlhalla username
- Send the request
Mobile players can connect with friends on any other platform, including PC and console — the cross-play friend system covers all supported devices.
Finding Your Own Brawlhalla Username
Before you can ask someone to add you, you need to know your own username. Here's where to find it:
- Look at the top-left corner of the main menu — your username displays there
- It's also visible in your Player Profile, accessible from the main menu
Your Brawlhalla username is set when you first create your account. It's separate from your Steam display name, PSN ID, or Xbox gamertag.
Playing With Friends After Adding Them
Once someone is on your friends list, you have a few ways to play together:
| Method | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Party Invite | Invites a friend into your party to queue together in online modes |
| Custom Room | Creates a private match you control — useful for 1v1s or group sessions |
| Spectate | Lets you watch a friend's match live |
| Join Game | Jumps directly into an active match a friend is already in (if the room allows) |
To invite someone, open your Friends list, select their name, and choose the relevant option based on what they're currently doing.
Cross-Platform Friend Requests: What to Know
Because Brawlhalla links accounts across platforms, a friend added on PC will show up in your list when you log in on Switch or mobile — as long as you're using the same Brawlhalla account. Account linking is handled through the game's own login system.
If a friend isn't appearing after you've sent a request, a few variables are worth checking:
- Username spelling — one wrong character means the request goes nowhere
- Pending requests — the recipient may need to check their in-game notifications
- Account linking — if they play on multiple platforms, they may not have linked all accounts to the same Brawlhalla profile yet
- Privacy or blocked status — some accounts may have restrictions set
The Variable That Changes Everything 🔍
The process above works consistently across platforms, but how smooth the experience feels depends heavily on factors specific to each player's situation — which platform they primarily use, whether their account is linked to an email login or a platform login, and whether they're playing on a shared or family account.
Players on Nintendo Switch, for example, may find account management slightly more involved depending on how their Brawlhalla profile was originally created. Mobile-first players occasionally run into account syncing questions if they've played on multiple devices. And anyone who hasn't touched the Friends menu before may need to check whether notifications are enabled in-game.
The mechanics are the same across the board — but the details of your own setup are the part only you can see.