Crossplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A Balanced Perspective and How to Disable It
Cross-platform play has revolutionized online gaming, uniting the Call of Duty community. However, crossplay isn't without its drawbacks. This guide details how to disable crossplay in Black Ops 6 and explores the trade-offs involved.
The Crossplay Dilemma
Disabling crossplay in Black Ops 6 presents a difficult choice. Many players opt to disable it for a perceived fairer playing field, particularly console players seeking to avoid PC players. PC players often possess a significant advantage due to the superior precision of mouse and keyboard controls over controllers. Furthermore, the prevalence of cheats and hacks, despite anti-cheat measures like Ricochet, motivates some to disable crossplay in an attempt to reduce encounters with cheaters.
The Trade-off: Matchmaking Challenges
The primary downside to disabling crossplay is a significantly reduced player pool. This can lead to extended matchmaking times and potentially lower-quality connections with other players. Expect longer wait times and potentially less stable online experiences.
Disabling Crossplay: A Step-by-Step Guide
Turning off crossplay is relatively simple. Locate the "Account & Network" settings. Within these settings, you'll find the "Crossplay" and "Crossplay Communications" toggles near the top. Simply switch these settings from "On" to "Off". This can be done within Black Ops 6, Warzone, or the main Call of Duty menu. Note that the image below shows the setting accessed via the Quick Settings menu after being added as a favorite.
Important Considerations
You might find the crossplay setting greyed out and unavailable in certain game modes, such as Ranked Play. Previously, Call of Duty mandated crossplay in some competitive modes, but this limitation is expected to be lifted in Season 2 of Black Ops 6, offering players more control over their matchmaking experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
