How to use proximity chat in Battlefield REDSEC

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Overview

Proximity chat lets you talk in-game with players nearby in select Battlefield REDSEC modes, including Battle Royale Quads. You can turn proximity chat on or off in your audio settings and adjust your voice and accessibility settings. Proximity chat is separate from squad chat, and you can mute, block, or report other players.

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How does proximity chat work in Battlefield REDSEC?

Proximity chat lets you talk with nearby players in Battlefield REDSEC.You can talk to both teammates and enemies as long as they’re within approximately 60 meters of you in a match. It can help you coordinate in real-time and give you better awareness of your enemies, giving you a better chance to ambush or deceive other teams.

What modes is proximity chat available in?

  • Battle Royale Quads
  • Casual Battle Royale Quads
  • Ranked Battle Royale Quads

How do I turn on proximity chat in Battlefield REDSEC?

  1. 1
    Open the Settings menu.
  2. 2
    Select Audio from the list on the left of your screen.
  3. 3
    Under Voice, make sure Enable Voice Chat is set to On.
  4. 4
    Toggle Enable Proximity Chat to On. 
To turn proximity chat off, go to Audio > Voice > and toggle Enable Proximity Chat to Off.You can also use the Commo Rose to turn proximity chat on and off or switch voice chat channels. To open the Commo Rose, press:
  • Q on PC
  • RB on XBOX
  • R1 on PlayStation®
Proximity chat isn’t available in the Party voice chat channel (where players are invited through a platform party).

Does proximity chat limit squad chat?

No, proximity chat is separate from and doesn’t limit squad chat. When you use proximity chat while in a squad:
  • you can hear your squad regardless of how far apart you are
  • only your squad will hear you in squad chat.
  • you can only toggle it on or off through the Commo Rose. 

Why does proximity chat sound unclear?

Proximity chat audio behaves like real-world sound. It’s impacted by things like distance, direction, and your environment. 
  • The closer you are to a player, the clearer they’ll sound. 
  • Barriers, like walls, obstacles, and vehicles, can make audio harder to hear. 
    • A vehicle’s driver will always sound clear to players outside the vehicle, but other vehicle crew won’t. 
  • Audio might sound different depending on the speaker’s direction.
Directional clues can help you figure out where someone’s voice is coming from. 
You can also use Voice Chat Ducking to control how much the game audio is lowered when someone speaks in voice chat. To adjust this setting, go to Audio > Voice Chat > Voice Chat Ducking.

How do I adjust my voice settings in Battlefield REDSEC?

  1. 1
    Open the Settings menu.
  2. 2
    Select Audio from the list on the left of your screen.
  3. 3
    Under Voice, you can adjust your mic, sensitivity, and activation mode settings.
    • Select your microphone next to Input Device. 
    • Adjust your microphone’s sensitivity next to Microphone Threshold. 
    • Choose how you want to input audio next to Microphone Mode. 
  • Push To Talk transmits audio when you push a particular button.
  • Voice Activation transmits audio when your voice exceeds a volume threshold. 
Want to change your Toggle to Talk settings? Open the Commo Rose to find this option.If you have Toggle to Talk turned on, you can transmit audio without needing to press a button first. If you leave it turned on when you’re not using it, you might unintentionally transmit background noise or other sounds to other players. Remember to turn Toggle to Talk off when you’re finished using it.

How do I mute, block, or report a player in Battlefield REDSEC?

  1. 1
    Press the Tab or Menu button to open the Scoreboard.
  2. 2
    Under Recent Players, you’ll find players who’ve recently spoken to you. 
  3. 3
    Select a player to open their profile.
  4. 4
    Choose Mute, Block, or Report. 
If you report a player, the support team will automatically get a recording of the session you reported. Learn more about how to report other players in Battlefield 6.

How is proximity chat moderated?

When a voice chat is reported, our advisors will automatically get a recording of the reported session. After evaluating the recording, we’ll take appropriate action according to EA’s Positive Play Charter if harmful or offensive behavior is found.Think you’ve been banned or suspended by mistake? Find out how to check and appeal EA Account locks, bans, and suspensions.
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