Alongside using bots to pad out lobbies…

EA and Dice have shed some light on their plans for cross-play in Battlefield 2042.

Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC players will be able to play together. On the other hand, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can only cross-play with each other. Of course, both PC and console players can opt out of crossplay, which will likely smooth concerns regarding the disparity between controller and mouse and keyboard.

Dividing players between console generations might come as a disappointment to some, especially for those with friends who don’t have a decent gaming rig or haven’t been able to snag a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. However, it makes sense. The PS4 and Xbox One versions will have smaller lobbies than on PC and current consoles, with 64 players instead of 128 and slightly condensed maps. Gameplay will otherwise be the same on all platforms, including weather events like tornados.

Cross-progression is in the works too. Your progress and items (including ones you buy) will carry over from one platform to another, so if you hop between PC and PlayStation or Xbox, you’ll have access to all of your gear.

DICE also plans to use bots to fill out lobbies when needed to improve matchmaking and perhaps get you into matches faster. You can’t opt-out from using the bots, though players will always have priority over AI soldiers. If a player leaves mid-game, a bot will take over until someone else joins.

The bots should act similarly to human players, though they won’t be able to use wingsuits or class-based abilities. The AI soldiers can carry out other tasks, like reviving teammates, calling in vehicles and capturing objectives. You’ll be able to battle bots in solo and co-op modes too.

More details about Battlefield 2042 will be revealed at the EA Play Live event on July 22nd.

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Sony announced the new PlayStation 4 Slim and the PlayStation 4 Pro at their conference last night.

As expected, the PlayStation 4 Slim was revealed last night. The PlayStation 4 Slim is a more practical versions of the original PlayStation 4, it is a smaller console with all of the same capabilities as the previous PlayStation. The PlayStation 4 Slim will also offer HDR and be available for only £259. Unlike the Xbox One S, the PlayStation 4 Slim will not support 4K output.

Say hello to the new #PS4. It’s slimmer & lighter than the original version, but just as pretty. #PlayStationMeeting pic.twitter.com/mk11wd2jSq

— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) September 7, 2016

What was previously code-named the PlayStation Neo, has finally been given a name when it was revealed last night. The PlayStation 4 Pro will launch November 10 and cost £349. (Cheaper than we anticipated!)

The PlayStation 4 Pro will be a 4.2 teraflop machine and will support 4K gaming for all of the gamers with compatible TV’s. The PS4 Pro will also support 4K video streaming but not 4K Blu-ray support.

All of the games released for PlayStation now will be both playable on the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 4 Pro so developers will have the option of whether to take advantage of the PS4 Pro’s 4K power or just use enhanced 1080p graphics.

The two new consoles are more powerful than the original PS4 so they come as better consoles to be able to support the PlayStation VR.

The PlayStation 4 Slim, the PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation VR will all be available to purchase before Christmas.

#PS4PRO is coming sooner than you'd think. It arrives 10th November and costs £349.99. #PlayStationMeeting pic.twitter.com/FK5IIchZ1o

— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) September 7, 2016

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