How To Fix the Black Ops 6 ‘Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version’ Error

Troubleshooting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 "Join Failed" Error

The dreaded "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error in Black Ops 6 prevents players from joining friends. This usually means your game needs updating. While returning to the main menu and letting the game update should resolve this, many players still encounter the problem.

If a simple menu update fails, try restarting the game. This forces a full update check, although it means a short delay before rejoining your friends.

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If the problem persists, a workaround exists. Attempting to search for a match, even if unsuccessful, can sometimes allow your friends to join your party. This may require several attempts, but it offers a potential solution when other methods fail.

This covers the main ways to fix the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.