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Battlefield 2042 cover art

Is Battlefield 2042 cross-platform?

Battlefield 2042 crossplay

Partly Battlefield 2042 has crossplay, but players are split into 2 separate groups that can't meet: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Crossplay is split by console generation. PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S share 128-player matches; PS4 and Xbox One share their own 64-player matches. A PS4 player can't join a PS5 friend, and the PS4 or Xbox One version stays in the last-gen pool even when played on a newer console.

The party host's setting applies to the whole party.

Rank, weapons, attachments and cosmetics follow your EA account across platforms and generations, as long as each platform is linked to the same EA account.

On PC, crossplay covers EA app, Epic and Steam.

Cross-progression: Yes Your progress follows your account between platforms.

Researched by Mike Johnston · Last checked October 10, 2026

Who can play with whom

Group 1

PC stores: Steam, EA app, Epic

How to turn crossplay on or off in Battlefield 2042

You can turn crossplay off from the main menu (on Xbox, you also have to block cross-network play in the console's privacy settings).

Crossplay not working even with the setting on? Check these console and PC settings.

Check your two platforms

Quick answers

Can PC and PS5 players play Battlefield 2042 together?
Yes. PC and PS5 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam, EA app and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
Can PC and Xbox Series players play Battlefield 2042 together?
Yes. PC and Xbox Series are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam, EA app and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
Can PS5 and Xbox Series players play Battlefield 2042 together?
Yes. PS5 and Xbox Series are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
Can PS4 and Xbox One players play Battlefield 2042 together?
Yes. PS4 and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
Can PC and PS4 players play Battlefield 2042 together?
No. PC and PS4 players are matched separately.
Can PC and Xbox One players play Battlefield 2042 together?
No. PC and Xbox One players are matched separately.
Can PS5 and PS4 players play Battlefield 2042 together?
No. PS5 and PS4 players are matched separately.
Can PS5 and Xbox One players play Battlefield 2042 together?
No. PS5 and Xbox One players are matched separately.

Battlefield 2042 trailer and screenshots

8 screenshots · tap to enlarge

The trailer plays from YouTube when you press play. Screenshots via IGDB.

Multiplayer at a glance

Online players
Up to 128
Online co-op
Yes
Split screen
No
Type
Battle royale

From IGDB's multiplayer data; modes can differ by platform.

Game details

Released
November 19, 2021
Developer
EA Digital Illusions CE
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Genre
Shooter
Platforms
PCPS5PS4Xbox SeriesXbox One
Game Pass
Console (as of October 10, 2026)
Cross-progression
Yes

Sources

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