Crossplay continues with the launch of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, allowing players on all platforms to play together.

Along with this unified playing experience, crossplay enables cross-progression, which means your progression in Black Ops 6 will carry over across all platforms linked to the same Activision account, regardless of console generation.

On top of that, gameplay in Black Ops 6’s Multiplayer and Zombies – as well as in Call of Duty®: Warzone™ starting in Season 01 – will count toward your overall player progression and Battle Pass progression.

Learn more about Progression in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

How does crossplay work?

To make crossplay possible, the game requires players to log in to an Activision account. If you don't have an Activision, you can create a free one here or in the game when you connect online for the first time.

Your Activision account comes with a unique Activision ID, which is how you'll appear in game and how you and your friends can identify each other.

Learn more about Black Ops 6 In-Game Account Registration and Managing an Activision account.

Crossplay options

Is there an option to manage crossplay?

Yes, console players can adjust crossplay settings for both Multiplayer Unranked and Ranked gameplay and Warzone Ranked gameplay.

Microsoft Store and Xbox PC app can adjust global crossplay settings from within the Xbox PC app’s settings.

Crossplay cannot be disabled when playing on Steam or Battle.net.

Important! Players on Xbox consoles can adjust crossplay options through in-game settings or through the console settings. Please note that console settings will take priority over in-game settings. Learn more about cross-network settings on Xbox.

Multiplayer Unranked Crossplay (on consoles)

1. Open the Options menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and select Account & Network.
3. Under Multiplayer Unranked Crossplay, select one of the following:
   • ON: Allow matchmaking with other gaming platforms when playing in Multiplayer Unranked playlists.
   • ON (CONSOLE ONLY): Allow matchmaking with other console gaming platforms when playing in Multiplayer Unranked playlists.
     • May negatively impact matchmaking quality
   • OFF: Multiplayer Unranked matchmaking only uses your current gaming platform.
     • Will negatively impact matchmaking quality

Multiplayer Ranked Crossplay (on consoles)

1. Open the Options menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and select Account & Network.
3. Under Ranked Crossplay, select one of the following:
   • ON: Allow matchmaking with other gaming platforms when playing in Multiplayer Ranked playlists.
   • ON (CONSOLE ONLY): Allow matchmaking with other console gaming platforms when playing in Multiplayer Ranked playlists.
     • May negatively impact matchmaking quality
   • OFF: Multiplayer Ranked matchmaking only uses your current gaming platform.
     • Will negatively impact matchmaking quality

Warzone Ranked Crossplay (on consoles)

1. Open the Options menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and select Account & Network.
3. Under Ranked Crossplay, select one of the following:
   • ON: Allow matchmaking with other gaming platforms when playing in Warzone Ranked playlists.
   • ON (CONSOLE ONLY): Allow matchmaking with other console gaming platforms when playing in Warzone Ranked playlists.
     • May negatively impact matchmaking quality
   • OFF: Warzone Ranked matchmaking only uses your current gaming platform.
     • Will negatively impact matchmaking quality

Microsoft Store/Xbox PC app

Players on Microsoft Store/Xbox PC app do not have access to in-game crossplay settings. However, crossplay setting can be enabled or disabled across the Xbox PC app.  

Follow these steps to Allow or Block crossplay.

1. Select your Gamertag at the top of the Xbox PC app.
2. Select Settings.
3. On the Account tab, scroll down to Privacy settings and select Manage.
4. On the right side of the screen, select the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices Online Safety tab.
5. Select Allow or Block for the You can join cross-network play option.
6. Select Submit.