How to Turn Off Cross-Play in Battlefield 63 min read

Turning off cross-play is a choice if you’re using Battlefield 6 and prefer to avoid PC opponents and keep to other console players, but there are trade-offs. The following piece explains how to turn off cross-play in detail, along with its rewards and potential drawbacks.

How to turn off cross-play

• Take the following steps on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console:
• After launching Battlefield 6, navigate to the main menu.
• Go to System under Settings. 
• Find and turn off the Cross-Play toggle. 
• After confirming the change, close the menu.

Note: Only consoles have this toggle; PC players have no way to turn off cross-play at this time; it is still needed. Learn more about the Battlefield 6 age rating in this detailed guide.

What it means when you disable it

When you turn off console cross-play:

• Only players on the same console platform (PS5 with PS5, Xbox with Xbox) will be matched with you.

• Lobbies featuring PC gamers won’t be given to you. Console-only gamers who think PC opponents have an advantage often want this.

• Yet, and this is important, games can have longer queue times and fill with bots instead of actual players if the pool of same-platform gamers in your area or during your play time is too small. 

Why you might want to disable it

• According to many console players, PC players that use a mouse and keyboard offer a different control dynamic – faster aim, different precision and in a mixed lobby, this may feel unfair or annoying.

• If everybody uses a controller with comparable skills, you might enjoy quieter, more balanced battles. Explore all confirmed and upcoming Battlefield 6 maps here.
  

• In mixed lobbies, you may want to lessen the chance of running across what you think to be PC-specific benefits (or cheating issues).

Why you might want to leave it enabled

• You get a massive matchmaking pool if you leave cross-play enabled: PCs + consoles. This means less delays, more available modes, and faster matches. 

• You run the risk of longer wait times or matches with a lot of bots if you remove it, which can limit your player pool. According to certain accounts, games that disable cross-play become “bot-filled.” Unlock style with the Unstoppable Force camo in Battlefield 6.

• You have to keep cross-play allowed if you are playing with friends who are on another platform (for example, an Xbox friend while you are on a PS5).

For console players, turning off cross-play in Battlefield 6 is simple and could improve your playing time if you’d rather play the game on a console. This option isn’t for everyone, however, due to limitations, specifically the smaller player base and the possibility of bots or delayed matchmaking. 

You might find that the downsides outweigh the perks if you play mostly at off-peak hours or in an area with fewer console gamers. Still, it can be useful to turn the toggle if you prefer a controller-only battle and often play during busy times.

Boost progress fast with the Battlefield 6 weapon-level boost. In summary, accept the trade-offs and turn off if you want console-only. If you want fast matches and a wide range of players, keep it on.