Of course, if you don’t want to use this method, you can leave the party you’ve joined while you’re away from your console, but when you’re marked as “Sitting Out” you can still talk with your friends while they play. You can only rejoin them, though, when they’re not in the middle of a match.

It’s important to note that this feature is only available when you’re in a party with friends. If you’re playing alone, you don’t need to sit out to take a break from playing.