Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

In the last decade, cross-platform play has transformed from a distant dream to an everyday reality for gamers. While this has united the *Call of Duty* community, crossplay isn't without its challenges. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and whether you should consider doing so.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

The decision to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* comes with both advantages and drawbacks. The primary reason many players choose to turn off crossplay is to ensure a more level playing field, particularly for console gamers on Xbox and PlayStation who wish to avoid competing against PC players.

If you're on a console, you might be inclined to disable crossplay because PC players use a different control scheme with a mouse and keyboard. This setup offers a significant advantage in precision aiming compared to using a controller. Additionally, PC players might have easier access to mods and cheats. Despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, players in *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have frequently encountered hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could potentially reduce the number of cheaters you encounter in your lobbies.

However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay: it shrinks the pool of players available for matchmaking. This can lead to longer wait times to find matches and potentially poorer connections between players when you do get into a game.

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How To Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6

Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* is a simple process. Navigate to the Account & Network settings, where you'll find the Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggle right at the top. Simply use your controller to select and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. This can be done within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or from the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that in the image above, we accessed the Crossplay setting by adding it to Quick Settings for easy access.

You might find the setting greyed out and locked at times, especially in certain modes like Ranked Play. *Call of Duty* has historically forced crossplay in these modes for fairness, though this can sometimes lead to an uneven playing field. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in these high-stakes modes, giving you more control over your gaming experience.

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