Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

In the last decade, the dream of seamless online play across different platforms has become a reality, significantly enhancing the *Call of Duty* community's experience. However, with the introduction of crossplay, there have been both advantages and drawbacks. For those looking to tailor their gaming experience in *Black Ops 6*, here's how to disable crossplay.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered

Deciding to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing its pros and cons. The primary reason players might opt out is to ensure a level playing field, especially for console players on Xbox and PlayStation, who may wish to avoid competing against PC players.

Console gamers might want to turn off crossplay due to the distinct advantage PC players have with mouse and keyboard setups. Aiming with a mouse offers more precision than a controller, giving PC users an edge. Moreover, PC players may have easier access to mods and cheats. Despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, both *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* players have encountered hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could potentially reduce the number of cheaters in your matches.

However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay: it shrinks the pool of available players, which can make matchmaking more challenging. From our experience, disabling crossplay often leads to longer wait times for matches and can result in poorer connection quality among 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 toggles 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. As shown in the image above, accessing the Crossplay setting can be made quicker by adding it to your Quick Settings.

You might find the setting greyed out or locked at times, especially in modes like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* has previously mandated crossplay to ensure fairness. However, starting with Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay, giving them more control over their gaming environment in the game's most competitive modes.

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