Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

Over the last decade, the concept of online play across different platforms has evolved from a distant dream to an everyday reality. This advancement has significantly united the *Call of Duty* community, but crossplay isn't without its challenges. If you're looking to level the playing field in *Black Ops 6*, here's how to disable crossplay.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

Opting to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* can be a strategic choice with both pros and cons. The primary motivation for turning off crossplay is to ensure a more balanced and equitable gaming experience, particularly for console players on Xbox and PlayStation who may wish to avoid competing against PC players.

If you're playing on a console, you might consider disabling crossplay due to the significant advantage PC players can have with their mouse and keyboard setup. Aiming with a mouse offers far greater precision than a controller, potentially putting console players at a disadvantage. Furthermore, PC users might have easier access to mods and cheats, despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Players of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have frequently reported encountering hackers and cheaters, so disabling crossplay could theoretically reduce these encounters.

However, there's a notable downside to disabling crossplay in *Call of Duty*: it significantly reduces the pool of available players for matchmaking. This can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality between players.

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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 toggle right at the top. Simply scroll to these settings 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, the Crossplay setting was accessed by adding it to Quick Settings for easier access.

You might find the setting greyed out and locked in certain modes, such as Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* has previously mandated crossplay. Although intended to promote fairness, this has often resulted in the opposite effect. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay, giving more control over who they face in the game's most competitive modes.

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