Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide

In the last decade, the landscape of online gaming has transformed dramatically, with cross-platform play evolving from a distant dream to an everyday reality. This shift has significantly united the *Call of Duty* community, but it's not without its challenges. If you're playing *Black Ops 6* and considering turning off crossplay, here's everything you need to know.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6?

Deciding to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing the pros and cons. A primary reason players opt out is to level the playing field, ensuring a more uniform and equitable gaming experience. Console players on Xbox and PlayStation often seek to avoid competing against PC players due to the inherent advantages of PC gaming.

For console users, the precision of mouse and keyboard controls offers PC players a notable edge over those using controllers. Additionally, PC players might have easier access to mods and cheats, despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Reports from *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* players highlight ongoing issues with hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could potentially reduce these encounters, leading to fairer gameplay.

However, there's a significant drawback to consider: disabling crossplay shrinks the player pool available for matchmaking, which can result in longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality among players.

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 settings and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. This adjustment can be made within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or from the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that, as shown in the image below, you can favorite this setting and place it in Quick Settings for easy access.

Be aware that at times, the setting may appear greyed out and locked, particularly in modes like Ranked Play. Historically, *Call of Duty* has enforced crossplay in certain modes to promote fairness, though the result can sometimes be the opposite. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in these high-stakes modes, giving them more control over their gaming experience.

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