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Rainbow Six Siege Crossplay Guide
R6 Crossplay Invites & Parties
How to squad up across PC and console, choose the right pool and avoid the settings mistakes that block friends from playing together.
ALVIRAN Editorial••Crossplay and squads•8 min read
Add friends through Ubisoft Connect, send a squad invite from the social interface, then choose the pool before you queue. If the squad contains a PC player, Ubisoft says the party must use the PC matchmaking pool. Console players can still choose controller there, but their Ranked progress for that PC-pool match is separate from their console rank. No PC player in the party? Controller-only console pools remain available.
Current rule
PC + console can squad, but the PC pool follows the party
Ubisoft’s PC-to-console crossplay guidance is clear: console players may opt into the PC pool, but PC players cannot opt into console pools. Any squad with a PC player must play in the PC matchmaking pool. This is the key fact to agree on before sending invites.
PC + console squadPC poolThe whole party plays in the PC matchmaking environment.
Console-only partyController pools availableStay in Console Crossplay or platform-specific controller-only options.
Console in PC poolController or M&KY11S2.2’s PC & Consoles pool permits either input on console.
Invite flow
Five steps to form a crossplay squad
Confirm Ubisoft Connect accountsEvery player needs the correct platform linked to the Ubisoft account they actually use for Siege.
Add or find the friend in Ubisoft ConnectUse the social/friends interface and confirm the request is accepted, not simply sent.
Check online and game statusBoth players should be online, available and on the live game version before troubleshooting invites.
Send the squad inviteUse the social interface, accept it on the receiving platform and verify all players appear in the same squad panel.
Confirm the pool before queueingIf PC is present, expect the PC pool. For console-only parties, select the controller pool the group wants.
Friendship versus queue eligibilityA successful invite only creates the party. The party’s platforms and pool settings determine where it can matchmake.
Pool decision
Choose for opponents, input and friends – not just device
Party composition
Required / available pool
What to expect
PC + any console player
PC matchmaking pool
PC and console crossplay; console player can use the allowed input for PC & Consoles.
Console players only, controller preference
Console Crossplay or platform-only
Controller-only environment, depending on the option selected.
Console player wants native M&K
PC & Consoles
Crossplay setting permits M&K and controller, with PC-pool opponents.
Local Custom Game
Host-controlled input option
Use the Custom Match setup to agree on permitted input devices.
Squad leader rule
Do not let one setting surprise the whole squad
For the Y11S2.2 Crossplay & Input Devices setting, Ubisoft says the Squad Leader’s setting determines the matchmaking and permitted input for the squad. The game shows this in the Squad Panel and a temporary notification. Make the leader’s intended pool a quick pre-queue check.
Simple party script“We have a PC player, so PC pool. Console players: controller or M&K is your choice there. Everyone ready?” This prevents a controller-only expectation from turning into the wrong queue.
Ranked
Crossplay can affect which rank you progress
Ubisoft states that console players who use PC crossplay maintain and progress a PC rank separate from their console rank. Do not invite a console friend into a PC ranked session without making that clear. The matchmaking pool is not merely a social setting; it can determine the ranked track used for that match.
Keep account facts separate
Crossplay is not the same as cross-progression
Crossplay determines who you can squad and match with. Cross-progression concerns data linked to the Ubisoft account. Ubisoft’s cross-platform synchronization guidance says shared data is tied to the Ubisoft account rather than a platform account, while some rank information remains separated between PC and console. Do not unlink or relink an account casually to solve a simple invite problem.
Invite troubleshooting
When a friend invite does not arrive or cannot be accepted
Confirm the Ubisoft Connect identityCheck the exact account name and accepted friendship, not only the console/Steam display name.
Restart the social sessionHave both players return to the main menu or restart the game/Ubisoft Connect once, then check pending requests.
Check platform and privacy restrictionsAccount privacy, parental controls or platform communication settings can restrict social features.
Check pool expectations after joiningAn invite may work even when the group cannot use the pool someone expected; confirm the resulting squad setting.
Collect exact evidence for SupportNote account/platform, invite status, error text and whether the friendship appears in Ubisoft Connect before escalating.
Avoid these
Six crossplay mistakes
Mistake 01Assuming PC can enter console-onlyUbisoft says any squad with PC must use the PC pool.
Mistake 02Ignoring separate PC Ranked progressTell console friends before a PC-pool ranked queue.
Mistake 03Using platform name onlyCrossplay friendship depends on the Ubisoft Connect social layer.
Mistake 04Changing account links casuallyAccount linking is broader than a stuck invite; use support when the account itself is wrong.
Mistake 05Forgetting leader settingFor Y11S2.2 input/pool rules, the squad leader decides the active setting.
Mistake 06Testing first in RankedVerify party, voice and pool in a casual or training context before a serious queue.
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Form the right squad before you queue
Link the correct Ubisoft account, choose the pool deliberately and make sure every friend understands the Ranked and input implications. Then build around the operators and progression your group actually uses.
For Y11S2.2 Crossplay & Input Devices settings, Ubisoft says the leader determines matchmaking and permitted input for the squad.
Is crossplay the same as cross-progression?
No. Crossplay is matchmaking and party access; cross-progression concerns data stored against the Ubisoft account.
Sources checked
Official rules and related guides
Ubisoft documents PC-to-console crossplay, the mandatory PC pool for squads containing a PC player, console players’ separate PC Ranked progress, and Y11S2.2’s pool/input rules. This guide covers the social and party workflow; use the dedicated M&K page for native input setup.
