Summary:
- Battlefield 6 lets players join matches with others on a different platform through its crossplay feature.
- Console players are turning off their crossplay feature to avoid getting matched with PC players who can get an advantage in aiming and movement.
- Players can turn crossplay off through Battlefield 6’s settings menu under “Systems.”
Crossplay is usually an aspect most gamers look for in games released on different platforms. For Battlefield 6, this feature is both a good and bad thing. It makes it easier to play with friends no matter what system they use, but not everyone likes it—especially when it leads to uneven matches between PC and console players. Here’s how the Battlefield 6 crossplay works and how to turn it off.
How Battlefield 6 Crossplay Works
Crossplay in Battlefield 6 allows players from different platforms to join the same matches. That means if there are a group of friends on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, they can still play together in the same lobbies. The feature is turned on by default, so unless you change it, you’ll automatically be matched with players across all platforms.
The main goal of crossplay is to make matchmaking faster and keep matches full. After all, if you’re only going to be matched with players using the same platform, the queue time might take too long, or the matches may become repetitive.
Why Some Players Turn Off Crossplay
While crossplay helps keep the community connected, not everyone enjoys it. Many console players feel it’s unfair because PC users can aim more easily with a mouse and keyboard compared to console controllers. Sometimes, this gives these users a bit more advantage than just pure skills.
Turning off crossplay can help level the playing field, but it also has downsides. You might face longer wait times when finding matches or play in smaller lobbies since there are fewer players in the console-only pool.
This has led to some debate among fans, with players asking for better matchmaking filters or optional settings for mixed lobbies. EA has said it’s aware of these concerns and is looking at ways to improve crossplay balance in future updates.
EA’s Current Solution
To make things fairer, Battlefield 6 splits its crossplay system into two groups:
- Console pool: PlayStation and Xbox players can play together.
- PC pool: PC players mostly play against each other, but console players can join them if they choose to keep crossplay on.
With this, console players have the option to stay in console-only matches or open their games to PC players.
How to Turn Off Crossplay in Battlefield 6
If you’d rather play with people on the same platform, you can easily disable crossplay in the game settings. However, only console players can turn this feature off—PC players can’t disable it for now.
Here’s how to turn off Battlefield 6 crossplay:
- Start the game and go to the main menu.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Go to the System tab.
- Scroll down until you find Crossplay.
- Uncheck or toggle the option to turn it off.
You don’t need to restart the game for the change to take effect. You can just queue up for another match, and you’ll be placed in console-only lobbies. If you want to turn crossplay back on later, simply follow the same steps and toggle it back.
Should You Keep Crossplay On or Off?
If you want faster matchmaking and the ability to play with friends on other platforms, then it’s better to keep crossplay on for Battlefield 6. However, it’s recommended to turn it off if you want a more even playing field and prefer competing against players using the same controls as you.
Conclusion
Battlefield 6 crossplay is one of the game’s biggest features, but it is also not without issues. As more players rally for a change in Battlefield 6’s crossplay and matchmaking system, players may have to wait a bit longer for fairer matches and shorter queue times for those who turned off crossplay. For now, EA has responded with acknowledgement of the problem and might introduce some fixes in the next updates.
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