Battlefield 6 players on PC have discovered a way to disable crossplay. While the game doesn't offer an in-game option to turn it off, players have found a workaround by editing their local files. This method allows them to avoid console players who use controllers with aim assist, something that has caused growing frustration among the PC audience.

The trick was first shared by Swedish competitive gamer Ottr, who revealed that you can turn off crossplay by going into the game's Steam files and modifying a specific setting in the PROFSAVE file. By adding the line GstGameplay.CrossPlayEnable 0, the game will stop matching you with console players. However, this tweak comes with a catch. As only a few players are using it right now, you might end up in matches full of bots until more players do the same.

How to turn off crossplay in Battlefield 6 on PC

PC players are trying this because of how strong the aim assist feels in Battlefield 6. While aim assist is meant to balance things out for controller players, many believe it now gives them a big advantage in gunfights. Battlefield 6's aim assist also includes a 25% recoil reduction for controllers, which adds even more to the frustration of mouse and keyboard players. Though developers have confirmed that aim assist will be nerfed soon, some on PC may want an immediate fix.

It’s important to point out that while this stops PC players from being matched with those on console, it will do nothing to stop PC players that decide to plug in a controller rather than play on keyboard & mouse. They’re still PC players, after all.

The debate about aim assist isn't new. Games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends have faced similar arguments between controller and mouse players for years. Some believe aim assist is necessary for fair crossplay, while others feel it goes too far, making precision aiming feel almost automated. In Battlefield 6's case, the issue has reached a point where players are taking matters into their own hands.

Those thinking about disabling crossplay should know that doing so might affect matchmaking speed and stability, especially with fewer players using the same setup. Still, if more people apply this tweak, the chances of getting so-called “solid games” without bots could improve.

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