Summary
- Battlefield 6 supports crossplay on platforms such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC by default.
- Go to the System settings menu to disable crossplay while not in a party or matchmaking.
- Uses “console preferred crossplay,” which prioritizes matching console players together before including PC players.
Battlefield 6 met with massive success upon the launch of its open beta this previous weekend. The upcoming first-person shooter game brings a crossplay function, allowing players across multiple platforms to play together. While it makes queuing faster, many players prefer to disable it for platform-specific advantages. Here’s how you can turn off crossplay in Battlefield 6 beta.
What Is Battlefield 6 Crossplay Functionality
For Battlefield 6, they designed the crossplay system with a “console preferred” approach, which prioritizes console users. This helps to provide balanced, fair competition with its expanded player pools. With the crossplay enabled, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players match faster than the PC players.
Through this, it addresses the concerns about competitive advantages that PC players have with controls and specifications. Also, the matchmaking process considers multiple factors such as player location, server availability, ping, and skill levels in creating lobbies. However, not all factors apply to every game mode and player count.
How to Disable Crossplay (Step-by-Step)
It is simple to disable the crossplay function even in Battlefield 6 beta. Best to turn it off while you’re currently not in-game or matchmaking. Follow these easy steps to switch off the crossplay function in your session.
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- Go to the main menu and find the Settings option (represented by a gear icon).
- Select the “System” section from the settings menu.
- Afterwards, you’ll see the Cross-Play setting at the top of the list under the “Setup” tab.
- You can toggle the option to keep it enabled or turn it off.
Keep in mind that the crossplay settings cannot be modified under certain circumstances. You cannot disable or enable crossplay when you’re currently in a party with other players. Moreover, you cannot turn it off during the matchmaking process or after you’ve joined a server.
What Happens If You Disable Crossplay In Battlefield 6
With the crossplay disabled, your matchmaking will be limited to players on the same platform only. You can no longer play with PlayStation 5 players and Xbox Series X|S users with the toggle turned off. The same applies to PS5 and Xbox players within their respective console communities.
Although it may provide a more consistent competitive environment, there are some bad sides to it as well. It might require you to queue longer due to smaller player pools and less balanced lobbies. Moreover, it may reduce variety in gameplay experiences, which affects players and the game itself.
How Does Cross Progression Works
Even if you disabled your crossplay, Battlefield 6 still maintains full cross-progression functionality across all platforms. Whether you’re using the same EA account on different systems, it’ll keep all your progress, unlocks, and achievements. It is important for players who own the game on multiple platforms or may switch in the future.
However, take note that cross progression doesn’t necessarily mean equal cross purchase. You still need to buy separate copies for each platform you wish to play it on to sync your progress.
Final Thoughts
It’s up to you whether to turn off the crossplay function while experiencing Battlefield 6 Beta. Although it’ll provide consistent competitive matchups, the matchmaking may take a while for some players. However, it’ll guarantee a level playing ground with players who have the same control input as you.
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