Battlefield 6 supports cross-platform multiplayer in the beta and at launch. Crossplay is enabled by default, letting you party up and matchmake across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There’s also a console‑preferred system designed to keep controller players together first, then fall back to mixed lobbies with PC only when needed.

Is Battlefield 6 beta cross-platform?

Yes. Crossplay is active out of the box in the beta. That means you can join friends on different platforms as long as crossplay remains on in your settings. If you prefer to avoid mixed-platform lobbies entirely, you can turn the feature off.

Battlefield 6 crossplay settings (what each option does)

Setting Who you match with Notes
Cross-Play: On All supported platforms, with console‑preferred matchmaking Prioritizes PS5 + Xbox lobbies; adds PC only if it can’t find a good console match.
Cross-Play: Off Only your exact platform (PS5 with PS5, Xbox with Xbox, PC with PC) Fewer available lobbies; expect longer queue times, especially outside peak hours.

Where to change it: from the main menu, open Settings, then System, and toggle Cross-Play.

Note: You can’t change the Cross-Play toggle while in a party, during matchmaking, or after joining a server. Back out to the main menu first.

How console‑preferred crossplay matches you

With crossplay on, matchmaking tries to group console players together across PS5 and Xbox first. If it can’t form a quality match—due to region, player count, or latency targets—it expands the pool to include PC. The goal is to keep controller‑based lobbies common while preserving fast queues by falling back to full crossplay only when necessary.

Turning crossplay off: trade-offs and queue times

Disabling crossplay guarantees you’ll only see players on your exact platform. That removes mixed-platform lobbies but also shrinks the pool considerably. In the beta, some players find matches in this mode, while others encounter long waits. Expect variability by region, time of day, and playlist.

Cross progression across platforms

Battlefield 6 supports cross progression. When you use the same EA account on multiple systems, your progression and unlocks carry over between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (including major PC launchers). If you regularly switch platforms, keep crossplay on to make grouping with friends easier, and rely on your EA account to keep your profile in sync.

Common beta feedback and what to expect

Experiences in the beta vary. While the intent is console‑preferred matchmaking with crossplay on, some console players report frequent PC presence in lobbies. That can happen when the game needs to expand the pool to fill servers quickly or maintain acceptable latency. If you want to minimize PC matchups without isolating yourself to a single platform, leave crossplay on and let console‑preferred do its job; use crossplay off only if you’re comfortable with longer waits for same‑platform games.

Bottom line: Battlefield 6 is cross-platform by default, with an emphasis on keeping console lobbies together first. You’re in control—toggle crossplay off for a platform‑only experience, or keep it on for faster queues and broader parties, with progress syncing through your EA account wherever you play.