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

Crossplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A Double-Edged Sword and How to Disable It

Cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, but it's not without its downsides. While uniting the Call of Duty community, crossplay can lead to uneven gameplay experiences. This guide explains how to disable crossplay in Black Ops 6 and the trade-offs involved.

The Crossplay Dilemma

Disabling crossplay in Black Ops 6 presents a difficult choice. Many players, particularly console users (Xbox and PlayStation), seek a level playing field, wanting to avoid the perceived advantages of PC players. PC players often utilize mouse and keyboard controls, offering superior aiming precision compared to controllers. Furthermore, the risk of encountering cheaters and modders is a concern, even with anti-cheat measures like Ricochet. Disabling crossplay theoretically reduces the likelihood of encountering these issues.

However, a significant drawback is the smaller player pool. This can lead to longer matchmaking times and potentially less stable connections with other players.

Disabling Crossplay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Turning off crossplay is relatively simple. Locate the "Account & Network" settings. Within these settings, you'll find the "Crossplay" and "Crossplay Communications" toggles near the top. Simply switch the "Crossplay" setting from "On" to "Off" using the X or A button. This can be done within Black Ops 6, Warzone, or the main Call of Duty menu. Note: The image above shows the setting accessed via Quick Settings after being added as a favorite.

Temporary Restrictions

You might find the crossplay setting temporarily greyed out and unavailable. In certain game modes, such as Ranked Play, Call of Duty may enforce crossplay. While intended to promote fairness, this often has the opposite effect. Fortunately, crossplay disabling is available in Season 2 of Black Ops 6, offering players more control in competitive modes.

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