Battlefield 6 Releases On October 10: Here’s How Crossplay Matchmaking Will Work

Battlefield 6 is officially set to launch on October 10, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. With the beta testing phase wrapped up, excitement is high – but so are the questions about how crossplay will function in the full game. Also Read: EA Reveals Battlefield 6 Beta: Check Dates, Maps, Schedule, Platform

EA and Battlefield Studios have now provided clarity on the system, confirming that earlier rumours of console-only crossplay were inaccurate. Instead, the approach is designed to prioritise fairness without splitting the player base too much. Also Read: EA Games Confirms they are Strong Marvel Game Partnership Despite Black Panther Cancellation

How Crossplay Will Work

For console players, crossplay is optional. If enabled, matchmaking will first try to pair them with players on PlayStation or Xbox. However, if the system needs to fill lobbies more quickly, PC players may still be added into the mix. Also Read: Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Mode Leaks with Oversight Feature That Lets Dead Players Fight Back

On the other hand, if console users disable crossplay, they’ll only be matched with players on the same platform. For example, Xbox players will only face Xbox opponents, and the same goes for PlayStation. But this also comes with a catch: opting out means losing the ability to squad up with friends on other systems.

For PC players, crossplay is non-negotiable. There’s no option to turn it off, meaning they’ll always be in a shared pool that includes console users when necessary.

Crossplay and The Concerns

Crossplay has become standard in multiplayer shooters, but it’s not without controversy. Console players often argue that competing against PC users with a mouse and keyboard creates an unfair playing field, while some PC fans complain that controller aim assist gives console users an advantage.

During the Battlefield 6 beta, these issues were already a hot topic, with players voicing concerns over latency, matchmaking quality, and cheating. EA’s final setup aims to balance speed of matchmaking with fairness, but much will depend on how well the system works at scale.

For console gamers wary of PC competition, the option to disable crossplay will be reassuring. For PC players, however, being locked into crossplay could prove frustrating.