Can't play new PvP casual mode with friends?

Just why? I can understand the ranked version, but why is this restricted in casual?

I mean based on all the other stuff going on with this patch I wouldn't trust SQNX to have made a match making system that didn't pair solo queue players against a coordinated team of 5 only to get steamrolled so I kinda get it. But I really hope at some point there is an option to do it with friends. It's pretty fun, but I know people like my bf who will 100% not touch it unless he can do it with friends.

Have you tried organising a match via Partyfinder yet? It should work that way.