Battlefield 6 turn off crossplay: console steps

The pitfall: flipping crossplay off does not always do what you expect. On some setups it only limits who joins your lobby, not who you squad with.

What crossplay actually does

Crossplay exists because it keeps matchmaking fast. With it on, the game pulls players from every platform into one queue. That means shorter waits, especially for rare modes.

The trade you make

The trade is a skill mix. PC players often use mouse and keyboard, which some console players find unfair. Turning crossplay off removes that gap, but it also shrinks the pool you draw from.

Off-peak queues

If you play at odd hours, disabling crossplay can mean long queues. You might wait minutes for a match that filled in seconds before. Weigh that before you commit.

The fix

1. Open Settings from the main menu.
2. Go to General or Account and Network.
3. Find Crossplay and set it to Off.
4. Back out and let the game re-sync your preference.

Confirm it worked

After you toggle, play one match and check the scoreboard. If every name shows a console tag, the setting did its job.

If the toggle is missing

Your platform may lock it on. A few accounts inherit crossplay from a higher-level privacy setting. Our crossplay guide covers those edge cases in detail.

Nearby settings

Console players should also peek at console settings for related matchmaking switches. They sit close together and are easy to miss.

Aim tweaks

Want tighter aim help while you are in there? The best settings guide walks through the options worth changing first.

Lag note

One more thing: disabling crossplay will not fix lag. That is a connection issue, not a platform one. Re-enable it the same way if queues feel dead.

When to keep crossplay on

If you mainly play popular modes, leave it on for speed. The wait drops sharply with a bigger player pool. Turn it off only when the platform mix bothers your aim or your group’s comfort. Our crossplay guide weighs both sides in more depth. Most casual players never need to touch the setting at all.