Crossplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A Double-Edged Sword

Cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, but it's not without its downsides. This guide explains how to disable crossplay in Black Ops 6 and weighs the pros and cons.

The primary reason players opt out of crossplay is to level the playing field. Console players (Xbox and PlayStation) often seek to avoid PC players due to the inherent advantages of mouse and keyboard controls – superior precision and aiming. The presence of cheaters and hackers, despite anti-cheat measures like Ricochet, also contributes to this preference. Disabling crossplay theoretically reduces encounters with these issues.

However, a significant drawback is the smaller player pool. Finding matches takes considerably longer, and connections may be less stable.

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Disabling Crossplay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Disabling crossplay is relatively simple. Locate the "Crossplay" and "Crossplay Communications" toggles within the Account & Network settings. These are usually found at the top of the settings menu. Toggle the setting from "On" to "Off" using the X or A button. This can be done from within Black Ops 6, Warzone, or the main Call of Duty menu. Note that the image shows the setting added to Quick Settings for easier access.

You may find the setting greyed out in certain modes (e.g., Ranked Play), as crossplay might be mandatory in some game types. However, this restriction is expected to be lifted in Season 2, giving players more control over their matchmaking experience.

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