Context: This occurs in crossplay between Steam (PC) and Playstation 5 (physical console). There's currently a bug where I cannot see my friends if they are online and in the same server as I am. ...
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update: occasionally it can be fixed if you go to spectate someone then hold X (PS) or A (Xbox). But the chances are slim. most of the time i just wait for them to pop back into frame only to see then disappear minutes later again. Do with this info as you will
Still happening on Ps5 to PS5 groups...