Thanks for the suggestions. I started the party thing.
Some of these folks that play this game has some serious issues. Would hate to see what they are in RL.
For PS5, while in game press the PS button and go to sound option and turn off chat.
I was not able to find it on Xbox (but didn't look really hard)...first indication my opponent has a mic on I just turn the volume down on my TV and play in peace and quiet.
Most other games allow you to mute or turn off voicechat. I can't seem to find the settings anywhere in this game.
Would be nice to turn off some of the gibberish and threats of killing my family, or hope one gets cancer, etc. Trash talking is fine up to a point, but some of these clowns take it a bit too far.