Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

In the last decade, the gaming landscape has transformed dramatically, with cross-platform play evolving from a distant dream to an everyday feature. For the *Call of Duty* community, this shift has been both unifying and challenging. Here's a detailed look at how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and the considerations you should keep in mind.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

Deciding whether to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing its pros and cons. The primary motivation for disabling it is to level the playing field, ensuring all players experience fair competition. This is particularly relevant for console players on Xbox and PlayStation who may prefer not to compete against PC players.

If you're playing on a console, you might consider turning off crossplay due to the significant advantage PC players have with mouse and keyboard setups. Mouse and keyboard controls offer more precise aiming than controllers, and PC players can more easily access mods and cheats. Despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, players in *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have reported encounters with hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could potentially minimize these encounters.

However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay: it reduces the pool of available players for matchmaking. This can lead to longer wait times to find matches and potentially 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. Navigate to the Account & Network settings, where you'll find the Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggles at the top. Simply scroll to these options and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. You can do this within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or from the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that in the image above, we've accessed the Crossplay setting by adding it to Quick Settings for easy access.

Be aware that at times, the setting might appear greyed out and locked, especially in certain modes like Ranked Play. *Call of Duty* has previously enforced crossplay in these modes, ostensibly for fairness, but often resulting in the opposite. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in high-stakes modes, providing more control over their gaming experience.

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