"Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6: Xbox, PS5 Guide"

Over the last decade, the dream of playing online across different platforms has become a reality, significantly uniting the *Call of Duty* community. However, crossplay in *Black Ops 6* comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s a guide on how to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* and why you might want to consider doing so.

Should You Disable Crossplay in Black Ops 6?

Deciding whether to disable crossplay in *Black Ops 6* involves weighing its pros and cons. The primary motivation for turning off crossplay is to ensure a more level playing field, particularly for console players who wish to avoid competing against PC players. The advantage of using a mouse and keyboard over a controller cannot be understated; the precision of a mouse significantly enhances aiming capabilities. Additionally, PC players might have easier access to mods and cheats, although *Call of Duty* employs the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. Despite these measures, reports from *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* players indicate a persistent presence of hackers and cheaters, suggesting that disabling crossplay could potentially reduce these encounters.

However, there is a significant drawback to disabling crossplay: it narrows the pool of players available for matchmaking. This reduction can lead to longer wait times for matches and potentially poorer connection quality among players in the same lobby.

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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 select 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, as shown in the image above, accessing the Crossplay setting can be made easier by adding it to your Quick Settings.

You may find the setting greyed out and locked in certain modes, like Ranked Play, where *Call of Duty* has historically enforced crossplay to ensure fairness. However, starting in Season 2 of *Black Ops 6*, players will have the option to disable crossplay even in these high-stakes modes, providing more control over their gaming experience.

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