In the last decade, the dream of playing online across different platforms has become a reality, significantly uniting the *Call of Duty* community. However, crossplay isn't without its challenges. If you're looking to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6*, here's how to do it and what you should consider.
Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered
Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* can be a strategic move, but it comes with its pros and cons. The primary reason players opt to disable crossplay is to ensure a more level playing field, particularly for console players on Xbox and PlayStation who wish to avoid competing against PC players.
If you're on a console, you might want to disable crossplay due to the inherent advantages PC players have with their mouse and keyboard setup. Aiming with a mouse offers greater precision than a controller, and PC players might also have easier access to mods and cheats. Despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, players in *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have reported encountering hackers and cheaters. Disabling crossplay could theoretically reduce the number of cheaters in your lobbies.
However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay: it reduces the pool of players available for matchmaking. This can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connections between players, as we've experienced with crossplay turned off.
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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 toggle at the top. Simply scroll to these settings and press X or A to switch the setting from On to Off. This can be done within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or from the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that in the image above, we accessed the Crossplay setting by favoriting it and placing it in Quick Settings.
You might find the setting greyed out and locked at times, especially in modes like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* has previously enforced crossplay. While this was intended to promote fairness, the results have often been the opposite. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay, giving them more control over their gaming experience in the game's most competitive modes.
*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
