Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

In the past decade, the gaming world has seen a significant shift with cross-platform play becoming a standard feature rather than a novelty. While this has united the *Call of Duty* community, crossplay isn't without its drawbacks. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6*.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

The decision to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* can be likened to a double-edged sword. The primary motivation behind this choice is the pursuit of a more level playing field, where all participants experience similar conditions. Console gamers on Xbox and PlayStation often seek to avoid matchups with PC players due to the differences in control schemes.

If you're playing on a console, you might consider disabling crossplay because PC players utilize a mouse and keyboard, which offers more precise aiming capabilities compared to a controller. Additionally, PC players might have easier access to modifications and cheats. Despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, players of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have frequently encountered hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could, in theory, reduce the likelihood of facing such individuals.

However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay in *Call of Duty*: it narrows the pool of potential opponents. This can lead to longer wait times when searching for matches and may result in poorer connections among players in the lobby.

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How To Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6

Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* is a straightforward process. The Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggle is conveniently located at the top of the Account & Network settings. Navigate to these settings and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. This adjustment can be made directly within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or from the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that in the image above, the Crossplay setting has been accessed by favoriting it and adding it to Quick Settings for easier access.

You may find the setting greyed out and locked at times, especially in certain modes like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* has historically enforced crossplay. This was intended to promote fairness but often results in the opposite effect. Fortunately, starting with Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay, granting more control over their gaming experience in the game's most competitive modes.

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