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In-Game Settings (The Primary Method)
The most reliable way to control crossplay is through the game’s Universal Profile, which you can only access from the main menu.

1. Go to the Main Menu – Make sure you are on the landing screen where you pick modes like Road to the Show or Diamond Dynasty.
   Tip: Crossplay options often appear greyed out if you’re already inside a mode like Diamond Dynasty.
   
2. Open Your Profile – Press Up on the D-pad to highlight your profile icon in the top-left corner.
   
3. Toggle Crossplay – Inside your Universal Profile, you’ll see a Crossplay switch. Flip it ON to play across consoles or OFF to limit to your own system.
   

Platform-Specific Management
Sometimes the in-game toggle doesn’t respond. In that case, you can adjust crossplay at the system level.
Xbox Series X|S

1. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety.
   
2. Select Xbox Privacy > View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer.
   
3. Find “You can join cross-network play” and set it to Block (disable) or Allow (enable).
   

PlayStation 5

• PlayStation usually relies on the in-game Universal Profile toggle.
  
• You can also check Settings > Users and Accounts > Privacy to ensure Crossplay game invitations are allowed if you want to connect with friends on other platforms.
  

Playing Crossplay With Friends
If you want to play a specific friend on a different console:

1. Add via MLB The Show ID – Both players must link their console accounts to a single MLB The Show account.
   
2. Send an Invite – From your profile icon in the main menu, select Friends, search for their ID, and invite them to a Custom Exhibition or Co-Op match.
   

Note: Turning crossplay off can increase matchmaking times, since you’ll only face players on your own console.