In the past decade, the dream of online play across different platforms has become a reality, significantly uniting the *Call of Duty* community. However, crossplay isn't without its challenges. If you're playing *Black Ops 6*, you might be wondering whether to disable crossplay and how to do it. Let's dive in.
Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6? Answered
Deciding to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing the pros and cons. The primary motivation for turning it off is to ensure a level playing field, especially for console players on Xbox and PlayStation who want to avoid competing against PC players. The reason is straightforward: PC players use a mouse and keyboard, which offers more precise aiming compared to a controller. Moreover, PC gamers might have easier access to mods and cheats, despite *Call of Duty*'s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Players of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* have frequently reported encountering hackers and cheaters. By disabling crossplay, you could potentially reduce the number of cheaters in your matches.
However, there's a significant downside to consider. Disabling crossplay shrinks the pool of players available for matchmaking, which can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality between players. From our experience, finding games with crossplay turned off often takes longer, and the lobbies may suffer from connectivity issues.
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How To Turn Off Crossplay in Black Ops 6
Disabling crossplay in *Black Ops 6* is a straightforward process. You can find the Crossplay and Crossplay Communications toggle at the top of the Account & Network settings. Simply navigate to these settings and 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 the Crossplay setting can be made easier by favoriting it and placing it in Quick Settings.
You might notice the setting occasionally greyed out and locked, especially in certain modes like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* previously mandated crossplay. While this was intended to promote fairness, it often resulted in the opposite effect. Fortunately, starting from Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay, offering more control over who they compete against in the game's most competitive modes.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
