Battlefield 6 ships with crossplay enabled across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and the free‑to‑play RedSec battle royale uses the same system. On consoles, matchmaking prefers to place you with other console players first and only expands to include PC if a suitable lobby isn’t available. If you’d rather keep your pool strictly same‑platform, PS5 and Xbox let you disable crossplay entirely.

Default crossplay behavior (PS5, Xbox, PC)

With crossplay turned on, the game uses “console‑preferred” matchmaking on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That means:

  • Console players are prioritized into console‑only servers when possible.
  • If population, mode, or region constraints prevent a good match, the pool broadens to include PC.
  • PC players queue in the full cross‑platform pool by default.
Important: console‑preferred is a prioritization strategy, not a guarantee. With crossplay on, you can still be matched into mixed PC/console lobbies when needed to fill servers quickly.

Turn crossplay off on PS5 and Xbox

If you want to avoid mixed lobbies entirely on console, disable crossplay in the game’s settings:

  1. Open the Battlefield 6 main menu and select the gear icon to enter Settings.
  1. Go to the System tab.
  1. Toggle Cross‑play to Off.

When crossplay is off, you will only matchmake with players on your exact platform:

  • PS5 with PS5 only.
  • Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Series X|S only.
  • PC users match with other PC users on EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

Trade‑offs to expect:

  • Longer queue times, especially in niche modes, off‑peak hours, or smaller regions.
  • You cannot join parties or lobbies with friends on other platforms while crossplay is off.

PC crossplay setting at launch

On PC, crossplay is enabled by default at launch and isn’t presented as an in‑game toggle. If you play on PC, expect to be matched in the global cross‑platform pool. If this changes in a later update, the cross‑play option will appear in the same System settings area used on consoles.

Note: Some menus or labels may vary slightly by platform or update. If you don’t see a cross‑play toggle on PC, it isn’t supported in that build.

RedSec battle royale and core multiplayer use the same crossplay rules

RedSec, the standalone free‑to‑play battle royale for Battlefield 6, follows the same crossplay logic as the base game. Crossplay is on by default, console lobbies are preferred for PS5/Xbox, and the console toggle controls whether you play only with your platform or across the full pool.

Platform support for RedSec and Battlefield 6 is limited to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; last‑gen consoles aren’t included.

Cross‑progression and what carries over

Cross‑progression is supported for Battlefield 6, provided your platform accounts are linked to your EA account. That lets you move between platforms without losing account progress or items earned through gameplay. RedSec and Battlefield 6 also share progression, so unlocks earned in one are available in the other, as long as you own Battlefield 6 for use in its multiplayer.

Two caveats to keep in mind:

  • Some purchased entitlements or edition‑specific bonuses don’t transfer between platforms.
  • RedSec is free to play; Battlefield 6 is a separate, paid product.

Quick reference: crossplay by platform

Platform Default crossplay Can turn off? What happens when off Party limitations when off
PS5 On (console‑preferred) Yes (Settings > System > Cross‑play) Matches only with PS5 players No cross‑platform parties
Xbox Series X|S On (console‑preferred) Yes (Settings > System > Cross‑play) Matches only with Xbox Series X|S players No cross‑platform parties
PC On (full cross‑platform pool) Not available at launch Not applicable Not applicable

When to keep crossplay on, and when to turn it off

  • Keep crossplay on if you squad with friends on other platforms, want faster queue times, or play low‑population modes.
  • Turn it off on PS5/Xbox if you want strictly same‑platform lobbies and don’t mind longer matchmaking.

If you don’t love the experience in mixed lobbies, the console toggle is the cleanest way to avoid them. If you’re on PC, crossplay is effectively part of the default experience at launch; revisit the System settings after updates in case an opt‑out is added later.