Battlefield 6 Lets Console Players Opt-Out of PC Crossplay
Battlefield 6 will feature full crossplay, but with a key option for console players: the ability to disable PC matchmaking entirely. According to a recent IGN interview with Battlefield Studios senior console match designer Matthew Nickerson,the game will include a simple on/off toggle for crossplay.
when enabled, the system will prioritize matching console players with other console players before filling lobbies with PC users. However,players on PlayStation or Xbox can wholly disable PC crossplay,ensuring matches are exclusively with other console gamers.
“What we have on consoles is a simple exchange that is actually in the game,” Nickerson explained.”We have it in the game, and it’s just a simple on/off button…If you are a console player, we look for other console players in a particular time frame, and if we need to fill up the lobby more, we look for PC players.”
Turning off crossplay will limit matchmaking to only other console players. This feature aims to address concerns about potential imbalances between PC and console players, giving console users greater control over their online experience.
