Will Battlefield 2042 have crossplay at launch?
Heres what we know. The Battlefield franchise is headed to the year 2042 with the explosive new iteration set to launch on October 22. While were still a ways off from its release, EA has already begun teasing what to expect and perhaps more importantly, what not to expect. We know for certain that 2042 will be launching without a single-player campaign. Moreover, a Battle Royale component doesnt appear to be ready just yet. However, we do know that three unique multiplayer experiences are on the way. Advertisement  All Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and a mysterious third mode round out the full-priced package upon release. Despite the epic reveal at E3 2021, followed by our first-look at some gameplay, EA has remained tight-lipped when it comes to crossplay. The feature hasnt been mentioned whatsoever, indicating that crossplay isnt quite ready yet, if its even in the pipeline. Thats not to say we wont hear something soon though. We still have the EA Play Live event to look forward to on July 22. While this broadcast will focus on 2042s third multiplayer component, the devs could also provide an update on crossplay here as well. Advertisement  Cross-gen play might be impossible in Battlefield 2042  With 2042 launching across both new and old hardware, certain differences will set game versions apart. For those playing on the PS5, Xbox Series X, & PC, 2042 boasts 128-player lobbies across some of the largest maps seen to date. For those playing on the PS4 and the Xbox One, however, lobbies are set to 64 players in total. Maps will be retooled specifically for the previous generation hardware, to ensure smaller lobbies arent wasting too much time traveling across maps designed for bigger games. Related News  Battlefield 2042 will feature up to 128 players in All-Out Warfare on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For PS4 and Xbox One players, the modes will be capped to 64 players. The overall maps in the game will also be reduced in size on these platforms. pic.twitter.com/MOpXmrqyqQ  Battlefield News (@bravoINTEL) June 9, 2021  Due to these differences in maps and player count, cross-generation play might not be possible. If youre playing on a PS5 and have friends on PS4, there might not be a way for you to team up. Well just have to wait and see if EA confirms any form of crossplay ahead of the games launch.