How To Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6 on Xbox and PS5

Crossplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A Balancing Act

Cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, uniting the Call of Duty community. However, it also presents challenges. This guide explains how to disable crossplay in Black Ops 6 and the implications of doing so.

The Crossplay Conundrum

Disabling crossplay in Black Ops 6 is a trade-off. Many players want a level playing field, avoiding the perceived advantage of PC players using mouse and keyboard controls, which offer superior precision compared to controllers. The potential for encountering cheaters, even with anti-cheat measures like Ricochet, is another concern. Disabling crossplay theoretically reduces the number of cheaters encountered.

The Downside of Disabling Crossplay

The primary drawback is a significantly smaller player pool for matchmaking. This leads to longer search times and potentially poorer connection quality with other players.

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Disabling Crossplay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Disabling crossplay is simple. Locate the Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggles in the Account & Network settings. Toggle them from "On" to "Off." This can be done within Black Ops 6, Warzone, or the main Call of Duty menu. Note that the image shows the setting added to Quick Settings for easier access.

Crossplay Restrictions

You may find the crossplay setting greyed out in certain modes, such as Ranked Play. Previously, Call of Duty mandated crossplay in some modes for perceived fairness, but this often yielded the opposite result. Fortunately, disabling crossplay is possible in Black Ops 6 Season 2, giving players more control over their matchmaking experience.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.