Battlefield 6 is looking like a solid addition to the series. The shooting feels sharp, I’m not getting killed through walls, and the maps are smartly designed to pull you right into the action. The only weird thing so far is the menus—they can be a bit tricky to navigate. Here’s how to turn off crossplay.
How to Disable Crossplay in Battlefield 6
Crossplay in Battlefield 6 is only for consoles, not PC. It seems like the developers didn’t want mouse and keyboard players mixing with console folks, which makes sense. On PC, you can’t toggle crossplay—it’s just not a thing. You can still play with people on different platforms like Steam or EA Play, but that’s the extent of it.
To disable crossplay, head to the Settings menu (look for the gear icon in the top right of the main screen). Go to the System tab, then find the Setup section. There, you’ll see the Cross-Play option, which you can switch off. Turn it on or off whenever you want. The developers say matchmaking will try to pair you with other console players first before tossing you into PC lobbies. If you want to avoid PC players entirely, make sure to turn it off.
Why Mouse/Keyboard Players Would Decimate Gamepad Players
Mouse and keyboard (M/KB) players have a significant advantage over gamepad players in first-person shooters like Battlefield 6 due to several factors:
- Precision and Speed: A mouse allows for faster and more precise aiming compared to a gamepad’s analog sticks. M/KB players can snap to targets quickly and make micro-adjustments with ease, while gamepads rely on slower, less accurate thumbstick movements, even with aim assist.
- Control Customization: Keyboards offer more buttons and customizable inputs, letting players assign actions like reloading, crouching, or switching weapons to specific keys for faster reactions. Gamepads have fewer buttons, often requiring players to use clunky combinations or slower menu navigation.
- Flick Aiming and Tracking: M/KB excels in both flick aiming (quickly targeting enemies) and tracking (following moving targets), as the mouse’s direct input translates to smoother and more responsive cursor movement. Gamepads struggle with fine-tuned control, especially at longer ranges.
- Movement Flexibility: Keyboards allow for independent movement inputs (e.g., strafing while aiming), which are more fluid than gamepad controls, where movement and aiming often share the same input method (thumbsticks). This limits gamepad players’ ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced combat.
In a crossplay scenario, these advantages mean M/KB players can outmaneuver and out-aim gamepad players, leading to lopsided matches. This is likely why the developers restricted crossplay to consoles only, avoiding unfair matchups.