How To Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6 on Xbox and PS5

The rise of cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, uniting the *Call of Duty* community like never before. However, this convenience comes with a trade-off. This guide explores the pros and cons of disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and shows you how to do it.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6?

Disabling crossplay in Black Ops 6 presents a dilemma. While it offers the potential for a more level playing field, it also significantly impacts matchmaking.

Many console players (Xbox and PlayStation) opt to disable crossplay to avoid PC players, who enjoy a competitive advantage due to superior aiming precision with mouse and keyboard controls. The prevalence of cheaters and hackers in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, despite anti-cheat measures, further fuels this desire. Disabling crossplay theoretically reduces encounters with these players.

However, the downside is a drastically reduced player pool, leading to longer matchmaking times and potentially less stable connections. Our experience shows that disabling crossplay often results in slower match finding and less optimal online gameplay.

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How to Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6

Turning off crossplay is simple. Locate the "Crossplay" and "Crossplay Communications" toggles within the Account & Network settings. Simply switch these settings from "On" to "Off" using the X or A button. This can be accessed from within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or the main *Call of Duty* HQ. Note: The image shows the setting accessed via Quick Settings after being favorited.

You might find this setting temporarily greyed out and unavailable. In certain modes, such as Ranked Play, Call of Duty has previously mandated crossplay. While intended to promote fairness, this often backfired. Fortunately, crossplay disabling will be available in Season 2 of Black Ops 6, giving players more control in competitive modes.

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