For shooter fans who prefer the precision of a keyboard and mouse but like the ease of playing on consoles, DICE is delivering a long-requested feature in Battlefield 6. The developer has officially confirmed that console versions of the game will support keyboard and mouse input.
This feature was previously spotted in Battlefield Labs, though it wasn’t fully functional at the time. That led many to believe DICE was still undecided. Now, however, those doubts can be put to rest. DICE producer Alexia Christofi confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that mouse and keyboard support will be available for console players.
Performance Targets on Console
Alongside input support, DICE has revealed performance targets for next-gen consoles. In a recent video call, game designer Florian Le Bihan stated that Battlefield 6 is optimized to run at a solid 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—potentially even higher if you enable Performance mode.
“We’ve put a lot of work into optimization,” said Le Bihan. “Our goal is to ensure smooth gameplay across all platforms—PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. We guarantee 60fps on console in every experience, and even a bit higher with performance settings.”
It’s also been rumored that the game will reach up to 120fps on the upcoming PS5 Pro, though that won’t apply to standard consoles. Still, maintaining 60fps during large-scale chaos with destruction, vehicles, and infantry is impressive and welcome news.
Crossplay Approach and Matchmaking Details
While the game doesn’t offer a console-only crossplay toggle at launch, DICE has implemented a smart workaround. Christofi explained that matchmaking will prioritize pairing players from PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with other console users first. If no suitable match is found, the system will then expand to include PC players.
“It’s crossplay on or off,” Christofi said, “but when it’s on, it works as ‘console-preferred crossplay.’ We’ll try to match you with other console players first, only falling back to full crossplay if necessary.”
This strikes a solid balance—especially for those concerned about the advantages PC players have with mouse aim, or the higher risk of cheating on an open platform. It’s also likely that input-based matchmaking will be used, grouping console players using KB/M with PC users for fairer matches.
Other Updates: Server Browser and Beta Info
In response to community feedback, DICE has also acknowledged concerns around the server browser and stated that the upcoming system should meet the top demands from players.
Battlefield 6 is scheduled to launch on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the open beta kicking off this week. For those jumping into the beta, don’t miss our class breakdown to get a head start on the game’s roles, traits, and abilities.
