Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is experiencing a frustrating "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error, preventing players from joining friends' games. Here's how to resolve this issue.

Troubleshooting the Black Ops 6 Version Mismatch Error

The error message indicates an outdated game version. A simple in-game update should fix this. However, many players report the problem persists even after attempting an update from the main menu.

Restarting the game is the next troubleshooting step. This forces a fresh update check. While this involves a short delay, it's a worthwhile attempt. Ask your friends to wait briefly.

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If the issue remains after updating and restarting, try this workaround: Initiate a match search. This sometimes allows friends to join your party, though it may require multiple attempts. It's an imperfect solution, but better than abandoning the gaming session.

This concludes our guide to fixing the Black Ops 6 "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error.

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