Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox and PS5 Guide

In the past decade, the dream of playing games across different platforms has become a reality for the *Call of Duty* community. However, crossplay, while unifying, does come with its challenges. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and why you might want to do so.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

Opting to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* can be a strategic choice. The primary motivation for many players is to level the playing field, ensuring a more equitable gaming experience. Console players, particularly those on Xbox and PlayStation, often seek to avoid competing against PC players due to the differences in control methods.

If you're playing on a console, you might consider disabling crossplay because PC players use a mouse and keyboard setup, which offers a significant advantage in precision and speed over traditional controllers. Moreover, PC players might have easier access to mods and cheats. Despite the implementation of *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, players of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have frequently encountered hackers and cheaters. Turning off crossplay could, in theory, minimize these encounters.

However, there's a notable downside to disabling crossplay: it significantly reduces the pool of available players for matchmaking. This can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality 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 toggle at the top. Simply scroll to these options and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. This can be done directly 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 favoriting it and adding it to Quick Settings for easy access.

You might find the setting greyed out and locked in certain modes, such as Ranked Play. Historically, *Call of Duty* has enforced crossplay in these modes to promote fairness, though the results have been mixed. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in high-stakes modes, giving them more control over their gaming experience.

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