FIFA 22 is finally getting a feature PS5 and Xbox Series X fans have been crying out for
FIFA 2022 is getting crossplay support, letting you connect with friends in multiplayer matches even if they’re playing on a different platform from the one you’re using.
It will roll out in a testing phase soon, and allow FIFA 2022 players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Google Stadia to play together in Online Friendlies and Online Seasons. During the test, it won’t be available for PS4, Xbox One, or PC players.
That’s particularly useful if you want to play with a buddy who stands on the opposite side of the PlayStation-Xbox aisle. PS5 players will soon be able to kick a ball about on the digital pitch with their Xbox friends – and vice-versa – with players’ console preferences no longer preventing them from connecting to their buddies online.
You’ll be able to play one-off friendly matches with players on other platforms, as well as work your way up the Online Seasons Divisions against others who are potentially playing on another console to yourself.
EA says it’s limited this initial crossplay test to Friendlies and Seasons so it can iron out any technical issues that appear. But it expects to roll out the feature to more game modes in the future off the back of community feedback gathered from this test.
Up to now, FIFA games haven’t supported crossplay functionality at all. So fans have been left disappointed that they aren’t able to play the mega sports series with their friends if they happen to own different gaming hardware.
Previous rumors suggested the feature would be coming to FIFA 2023. It looks like it's landing a little sooner, however, with EA testing the feature with the current FIFA title.
EA hasn’t said when, exactly, we can expect the crossplay test to launch other than “the near future”. We expect the
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