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MLB The Show 26 Guide: Turning Off Crossplay Between Platforms

Turning off crossplay in MLB The Show 26 can be a great way to avoid lag or ensure you only play against other players on your console. However, the steps to do this can be a bit different depending on whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or even the Nintendo Switch. Here's a straightforward guide to help you toggle off crossplay and enjoy a smoother experience.

PlayStation 5 & PlayStation 4

On PlayStation, the process is relatively simple, but there’s a key thing to remember: the option to turn off crossplay is only accessible from the Main Menu, not while you’re in specific game modes like Diamond Dynasty.

Steps:

Go to the Main Menu: This is the screen where you can select different game modes like RTTS, Diamond Dynasty, and more.

Access Your Profile: Press the Up button on your D-pad and select your Profile Icon in the top-left corner of the screen.

Find the Crossplay Toggle: On your profile page, look for the Crossplay option. It should be near your profile icon or banner.

Switch Crossplay to "Off": If the option is greyed out or locked, it's likely because you're trying to access it from inside a game mode like Diamond Dynasty. Simply return to the main title screen to toggle it off.

Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One

Xbox players might face some extra steps since the in-game toggle for crossplay can sometimes be locked or unresponsive. To effectively turn off crossplay, you’ll need to adjust your system-level settings.

Steps:

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.

Navigate to Profile & System > Settings.

Go to Account > Privacy & Online Safety.

Select Xbox Privacy > View Details & Customize.

Under Communication & Multiplayer, look for the option "You can join cross-network play" and set it to Block.

Nintendo Switch

While the Nintendo Switch interface is similar to PlayStation in many ways, you can find the crossplay option by following these steps:

Steps:

From the Main Menu, select the Gear Icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.

Look for the crossplay option under Mode Specific Options or the Account/Privacy tab.

Toggle the crossplay option to Off.

Important Note

Turning off crossplay might result in longer matchmaking times, as you'll only be matched with other players on your platform who have also disabled the feature. While this can help avoid lag and ensure more predictable matches, it may not always provide the fastest queue times.