While we can share plenty of helpful tips and strategies for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, they won’t be effective if you’re facing off against cheaters. The game has supported cross-platform play for quite some time, which has created a competitive imbalance at times, particularly for console players who may struggle against PC gamers. This disparity can stem from cheats or the inherent advantages of using a keyboard and mouse compared to a controller. Losing a match because of the platform can be frustrating, especially in Ranked games or while trying to reach Prestige. If you’re looking to create a more level playing field by excluding PC players, here’s how you can disable crossplay in Black Ops 6.
How to disable crossplay
You can switch crossplay on and off or configure it in various ways for Ranked matches. There are options to turn it completely off, which ensures you’ll only compete against players using the same console, or just disable play with PC players, while still allowing crossplay with others on consoles. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to adjust this setting.
Step 1: Start Black Ops 6 and navigate to the main menu.
Step 2: Open the Settings menu and scroll to the bottom to find Account & Network.
Step 3: Choose the Crossplay option, and select your preferred setting. Your choice will remain until you revisit this screen to modify it.
Be aware that disabling or even restricting crossplay in Black Ops 6 could result in longer matchmaking times. Despite the game’s popularity, reducing the pool of available players might affect how quickly you find a match. Additionally, turning off this feature will limit your ability to join friends on different platforms, not just restrict the opponents you face.