Yes, Silver players can play with Platinum players in Apex Legends

As an avid Apex Legends player and content creator focused on all things Apex rankings and matchmaking, one of the most common questions I get asked is: can Silver and Platinum players play together?

The quick answer is yes! There are no restrictions around Silver and Platinum players partying up together for ranked matches in Apex Legends. But why is that? Let me explain the nuances in more detail…

The Ranked Matchmaking Rules in Apex Legends

Here is a quick summary of the current competitive ranked matchmaking rules in Apex Legends (as of Season 16):

• Bronze through Platinum: Players can group with friends within 2 whole tiers/ranks
• Diamond and above: Players can only play with others in their exact same rank

So a Silver III player could potentially group with anywhere from Bronze I to Platinum I teammates based on the two tier limit.

To visualize the party restrictions, here is a handy matchmaking table:

With players able to group across two whole tiers for Silver/Gold/Platinum, there are zero issues for Silvers and Plats playing together.

Why Allow Silvers and Plats to Group?

You may wonder, if there is a decent skill gap between Silver and Platinum players in Apex Legends, why allow them to party up?

Based on the ranked tier percentages provided on websites like RankedBoost, here is how the Apex player base typically breaks down by tier:

• Bronze: 27.8%
• Silver: 30.5%
• Gold: 26.6%
• Platinum: 12.4%
• Diamond+: 2.7%

As you can see, Silver contains almost 1/3rd of players while Platinum is 1/8th. Yet the skill gap is not enormous.

Allowing Silvers and Plats to play together prevents breaking up friend groups with mild skill differences. And matchmaking behind the scenes likely accounts for any skill differences by adjusting opponents.

How Do Silver vs Platinum Matches Play Out?

In my experience grinding the ranked ladder yearly, Silver to Platinum matches play out quite evenly…

• Silver players may have slightly worse positioning and game sense on average
• Platinum squads tend to play more cautiously and strategically
• Gun skill can vary heavily player to player regardless of rank
• Teamwork and communication still more vital than raw aiming

With the right teammates, a Silver player can thrive up against Platinum competition. In fact, many suggest being constantly challenged is the fastest way to improve your skills in Apex!

My advice if you end up the Silver player in a Platinum lobby:

• Leverage your teammates locations and stay close in fights
• Focus more on survival than kills if struggling with gun skill
• Ask teammates for advice if you feel totally outmatched

Stick together as a squad, play your life, and you can gain RP even against those flashy high tier enemies!

The Struggle Breaking Past Platinum IV

An interesting observation looking at the distribution percentages earlier – why does the Platinum population shrink compared to Gold and Silver?

Well, Platinum IV ends up being a dramatic struggle for many players each season. The common theory is…

• Easier to coast through Silver and Gold ranks purely through survival time and placement alone
• Platinum requires consistent gun fights and kills to gain RP, not just hiding
• Many players hit a skill wall at Platinum and can only reach III or IV

So while Silvers and Plats can play together with no issue, overcoming that Platinum IV rank gatekeeper takes seriously dedication! But that makes finally hitting Diamond that much more rewarding.

Let me know if you have any other questions around ranked matchmaking or restrictions as you push through Apex‘s competitive modes!