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Battlefield 2042 has been out for nearly a year on consoles and computers, featuring expansive maps, numerous vehicles, and powerful weapons.
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Given the game’s depth, it’s understandable that friends would want to team up and play together. However, cross-platform play isn’t always an option when playing on different gaming systems.
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Good news! We have all the details on Battlefield’s cross-play system, so you can join the action with your squad smoothly.
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Is Battlefield 2042 Crossplatform?
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Indeed, Battlefield 2042 does support cross-platform play. Initially uncertain, DICE officially confirmed in July 2021 that the game would include this feature, which was available at launch.
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However, cross-play operates under specific rules. Players on PC, Xbox X/S, and PS5 can play together. Meanwhile, Xbox One and PS4 players are limited to cross-playing with each other.
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This distinction is due to older consoles supporting up to 64 players per match, whereas PC and newer consoles can accommodate up to 128 players.
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| PS4 AND XBOX ONE | YES |
| PS5 AND XBOX SERIES S|X | YES |
| PS4 AND PS5 | NO |
| XBOX ONE AND XBOX SERIES S|X | NO |
| PC AND PS5/XBOX SERIES S|X | YES |
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How To Turn Off Battlefield 2042 Cross-Play?
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Cross-play adds variety, but there are times when you prefer to compete only against players on your own platform. Battlefield 2042 allows you to do just that.
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To disable cross-platform play in Battlefield 2042, follow these steps:
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- Go to “Settings.”
- Choose “General” and then “Other.”
- Turn off the cross-play option.
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Keep in mind that disabling cross-play may increase your wait times between matches because the game will search within a smaller pool of players on your specific platform.
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