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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
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Friend layerUbisoft Connect
PC in squadPC pool required
Console-onlyController pool
RankedSeparate PC rank
Quick answer

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 compositionRequired / available poolWhat to expect
PC + any console playerPC matchmaking poolPC and console crossplay; console player can use the allowed input for PC & Consoles.
Console players only, controller preferenceConsole Crossplay or platform-onlyController-only environment, depending on the option selected.
Console player wants native M&KPC & ConsolesCrossplay setting permits M&K and controller, with PC-pool opponents.
Local Custom GameHost-controlled input optionUse 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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FAQ

R6 crossplay invites FAQ

Can PC and console players play together?

Yes. Ubisoft says they can squad together, but any squad with a PC player uses the PC matchmaking pool.

How do I invite a friend across platforms?

Add or find them through Ubisoft Connect, accept the friendship and send a squad invite through the social interface.

What happens if a PC player joins?

The squad must use the PC pool. Console players join that matchmaking environment for the party.

Can console players stay controller-only?

Yes in controller-only console pools without a PC player. PC & Consoles permits controller and M&K on console.

Does crossplay change Ranked progress?

Ubisoft says console players progress a separate PC rank in the PC pool, distinct from their console rank.

Why cannot I invite my friend?

Check Ubisoft Connect friendship, linked account, online status, pending request and privacy/crossplay settings first.

Does the squad leader matter?

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.