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

Crossplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A Balanced Perspective and How to Disable It

Cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, uniting the Call of Duty community. However, crossplay isn't without its drawbacks. This guide explains how to disable crossplay in Black Ops 6 and weighs the pros and cons.

The Crossplay Dilemma: Should You Disable It?

Disabling crossplay in Black Ops 6 presents a trade-off. Many players opt to disable it for a perceived fairer playing field, particularly console players seeking to avoid PC players. The precision of mouse and keyboard aiming offers a significant advantage over controllers, and the potential for encountering cheaters, even with anti-cheat measures like Ricochet, remains a concern. Disabling crossplay theoretically reduces the likelihood of encountering cheaters.

However, a major drawback is a significantly smaller player pool, leading to longer matchmaking times and potentially less stable connections.

How to Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6

Disabling crossplay is relatively simple. Locate the "Crossplay" and "Crossplay Communications" toggles within the Account & Network settings. These are typically found near the top of the settings menu. Simply toggle the setting from "On" to "Off" using the X or A button. This can be done 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.

Keep in mind that crossplay may be temporarily mandatory in certain game modes, like Ranked Play. However, Season 2 of Black Ops 6 is expected to provide more player choice regarding crossplay in competitive modes.

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