In the last decade, the dream of playing online across different platforms has become a reality, transforming the gaming landscape. For the *Call of Duty* community, crossplay has been a significant change, but it's not without its challenges. If you're looking to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6*, here's a detailed guide on how to do it and the considerations to keep in mind.
Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered
Deciding whether to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing the pros and cons. The primary reason players opt out of crossplay is to ensure a more balanced and fair gaming experience. Console players on Xbox and PlayStation often seek to avoid competing against PC players due to the inherent advantages of mouse and keyboard controls, which offer superior precision in aiming compared to controllers. Additionally, PC players may have easier access to mods and cheats, despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Reports from *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* players indicate ongoing issues with hackers and cheaters, suggesting that disabling crossplay could reduce these encounters.
However, there's a significant downside to consider: disabling crossplay shrinks the pool of potential opponents, which can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality. From our experience, disabling crossplay can indeed make it more challenging to find games quickly.
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How To Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6
Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* is straightforward. Navigate to the Account & Network settings, where you'll find the Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggle at the top. Simply 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 this setting can be made easier by adding it to Quick Settings.
Be aware that the crossplay option may appear greyed out and locked in certain modes, like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* previously mandated crossplay to ensure fairness. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the flexibility to disable crossplay even in these high-stakes modes.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
