Even better would be a 3v3v3 and two of the characters on each team recieve a "unit transfer" card. (Could call it traitor or backstabber maybe diplomacy card)
At this point they have the option to join forces with one other team in a temporary mutual effort to tilt the fight. When the card wears off, you are back to your squad only. Uf matchmaking is long enough thus could happen multiple time.
Not sure if the odd person without a card should be made aware of the 2 other players capable of helping their squad or leave it all blind.
It would be a devious way to get into peoples head. Of course if you didn't get a card, you will realize it.
It would add a lot of fun action seeing these backstabbers suddenly start getting suspicious of each other.