In the last decade, the landscape of online gaming has transformed dramatically, making cross-platform play a standard feature. While this has unified the *Call of Duty* community, crossplay does come with its challenges. Here's a detailed guide on how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and what you should consider before making that choice.
Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6?
Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* is a decision that carries both advantages and drawbacks. The primary motivation for turning off crossplay is to achieve a more balanced gaming environment, where players can compete on a level playing field. This is particularly appealing to console gamers on Xbox and PlayStation who wish to avoid matchups with PC players.
Console players often opt out of crossplay to sidestep the inherent advantages that PC players enjoy with mouse and keyboard setups. Aiming with a mouse offers greater precision than a controller, which can significantly impact gameplay. Additionally, PC players might have easier access to mods and cheats, despite *Call of Duty*'s robust Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Players of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have reported encountering hackers and cheaters, and disabling crossplay could theoretically reduce these encounters.
However, there's a significant downside to disabling crossplay: it shrinks the pool of potential opponents. This can lead to longer wait times for matches and may result in lobbies with less stable connections. Our experience with crossplay disabled indicates that finding games can take longer, and the quality of the connection might suffer.
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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 right 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 from within *Black Ops 6*, *Warzone*, or the main *Call of Duty* HQ page. Note that in the image above, we accessed the Crossplay setting by adding it to Quick Settings for easier access.
You might find the setting greyed out and locked in certain modes, such as Ranked Play. *Call of Duty* has previously mandated crossplay in these modes, aiming for fairness, but the results have often been the opposite. Fortunately, starting in Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in the game's most competitive modes, offering more control over their gaming experience.
*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
