Diablo IV, the latest installment in the Diablo series, introduced crossplay functionality across compatible platforms like Windows, Xbox and PlayStation. However, some players have encountered a bug where they are unable to disable crossplay in the game. Even after turning off both Cross-Network Play and Cross-Network Communications options, a notification indicating that crossplay is enabled continues to appear upon entering the game. If you’re experiencing this issue, don’t worry. There is a way to manually disable crossplay in Diablo IV.
Although the crossplay feature in Diablo IV has been well-received by fans, some players may prefer to disable it. Disabling crossplay can be beneficial if you want to play solo or in Player vs Player mode without the additional load on the servers. While there is no specific on/off option for crossplay in Diablo IV, you can follow these steps to disable it from the in-game settings menu:
- Exit or restart the Diablo IV game.
- Reach the character selection screen.
- Select the Game Menu option(Start button for consoles or ESC key for PC).
- Navigate to Options and go to the Social tab.
- Turn off the Cross-Network Play toggle.
- Save the changes.
- You have now disabled crossplay and you will only be matched with players on the same platform as you(e.g., PC players will be matched with other PC players).
Please note that there is no need to turn off Cross-Network Communications as it may not help you connect with players on the same platform. Instead, it could potentially prevent you from connecting to the game servers. Also, ensure that your internet connection is stable throughout the process.
By following these steps, you should be able to disable crossplay in Diablo IV. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to ask in the comments below.
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