Battlefield 6 Limits Cross-Play to Consoles with Toggle to Avoid PC Cheaters

Cheating has plagued competitive multiplayer games for decades, undermining fair play and frustrating honest players. While PC remains the platform most vulnerable to hacks and exploits, console ecosystems tend to enjoy tighter security. Recognising this divide, Electronic Arts (EA) and Battlefield Studios have introduced a safeguard for Battlefield 6: a console-only cross-play option.

How the Toggle Works

Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be able to choose whether they want to include PC gamers in their matchmaking pool. Through a simple toggle, users can decide:

ON: Match with PC players as well as consoles, though EA will prioritise filling lobbies with console users first.
OFF: Restrict matchmaking exclusively to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players, creating a controlled ecosystem less vulnerable to cheating.

This approach provides console users with more flexibility, allowing those wary of PC cheats to protect their experience while still offering the option of a broader player base for those who prefer it.

EA’s Anti-Cheat Efforts

In a recent interview with IGN, EA acknowledged that cheating can never be eliminated entirely but stressed that Battlefield 6 will launch with stronger anti-cheat measures than previous entries.

These include expanded monitoring tools, faster response times to reports, and new detection systems designed to reduce the prevalence of hacks, such as aimbots and wallhacks. The company states that maintaining competitive integrity remains one of its top priorities.

Launch Details

Battlefield 6 is scheduled to launch on October 10, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. With its new cross-play system and reinforced anti-cheat strategy, EA hopes to reassure players that the franchise can balance the freedom of open matchmaking with the security of controlled console ecosystems.