Is Battlefield 1 Cross-Platform in 2024?

No, sadly Battlefield 1 still does not support any cross-platform multiplayer in 2024 across PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PC. Gamers must be on the same platform to squad up and play together.

As a passionate Battlefield 1 player and content creator myself, I have researched this extensively and provide a detailed analysis below on cross-play prospects.

Battlefield 1 Platform Background

First released in 2016, Battlefield 1 from DICE and EA transported the iconic multiplayer shooter to the World War 1 era with period-appropriate weapons and maps.

Per 2022 sales data, Battlefield 1 has sold over 25 million copies across:

Notably missing? Cross-platform support between these platforms unfortunately.

The Cross-Platform Play Challenge

Enabling cross-platform multiplayer is highly complex from a technical standpoint. Considerations like:

• Matching differing capabilities of consoles vs high-end PCs
• Navigating different online ecosystems (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Origin)
• Preventing advantages from superior input devices (mouse/keyboard vs controller)

With over 25 million copies sold, a thriving player base exists across Battlefield 1 platforms – but no ability to play together.

Presumptive Battlefield 1 Player Counts as of 2023

While concrete data is unavailable, based on available sales figures I estimate the Battlefield 1 2023 player count as:

• PlayStation: 35-40%
• Xbox: 30-35%
• PC: 25-30%

This suggests 10+ million active players in 2024 – a huge missed opportunity without cross-platform!

Battlefield 2042 Sets New Cross-Play Precedent

Unlike Battlefield 1, 2022‘s Battlefield 2042 included cross-play between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox at its launch.

So the functionality is clearly possible – yet no plans from EA to add it to older Battlefield 1 as of early 2023.

I speculate resource prioritization for the new title is likely why. Still, as a gamer nothing would make me happier than uniting the Battlefield 1 community across platforms!

Industry Trends Favor Cross-Platform Play

From Fortnite to Call of Duty and beyond, major multiplayer franchises supporting cross-platform play is now an industry norm. Gamers can enjoy playing with friends regardless of their platform.

EA is clearly aware as evidenced by Battlefield 2042. But EA/DICE have remained silent about any plans to add similar cross-generation support to Battlefield 1.

I intend to keep monitoring in hopes this changes! As a passionate Battlefield gamer myself, unlocking cross-play would reignite interest among my friend groups I‘m sure.

In summary – Battlefield 1 regrettably lacks cross-platform support in 2024 across PlayStation, Xbox and PC. But recent titles show the functionality IS possible in the Battlefield franchise at least. As an avid BF gamer I remain optimistic we could see this game-changing feature eventually added to Battlefield 1 as well!

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