Does Battlefield 2042 have crossplay?

Battlefield 2042 has come a long way since its release in November 2021 as it received a lot of new updates that patched many underlying issues. This modern large-scale war and immersive shooter title is available on various platforms - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Windows). While the game is supported on the previous generation consoles, there are a few restrictions when it comes to crossplay.

Battlefield 2042 has a major limitation in its crossplay feature primarily due to the game design and its assets. It is more of a hardware issue and the boundaries are set in place to provide the player base with a smoother gameplay experience.

This article will highlight Battlefield 2042 and its crossplay feature alongside its limitations.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the opinion of the author.

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Battlefield 2042 crossplay feature for console and PC

Yes, Battlefield 2042 does have a crossplay feature. However, the crossplay provided in this game is limited by hardware generation, meaning there is no cross-generation crossplay support. While the game runs smoothly on all supported platforms, certain restrictions are placed on the older generation consoles.

The game distinctly separates players using PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S into one group and PlayStation 4 with Xbox One users for crossplay. Both these pools do not seem to be made to create a division but instead, ensure a fair gameplay experience. While the first group can enjoy massive 128-player lobbies, the older-gen consoles can only enter 64-player matches.

This means that if you are using either of the older consoles you cannot be paired with or against newer generation console players. While it might seem like a massive nerf, the publisher has decided to keep this regulation in place to provide the best possible gameplay experience. This might be because most large-scale maps and mechanics were designed for the newer consoles.

Moreover, the game supports cross-progression for players with access to multiple platforms. This means that you can bind a single account, log into it from different devices, and continue the grind without losing any progress. All customizations, levels, weapon unlocks, and more are carried over as long as you can access your EA account.

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Can you disable crossplay?

Yes, you can manually disable crossplay from the game’s option menu. It is important to note that the crossplay feature is turned on by default so you would need to manually disable it if you wish to only play with players on your platform - be it console or PC.

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