Crossplay was a glimmer in the eyes of gamers going back to Sega Dreamcast, but it was and is the holy grail of online multiplayer and is implemented in Call of Duty Warzone 2.
But it can be a double-edged sword. It is great to play with friends, regardless if you have the same console. However, given PC mouse advantages over controllers in FPS games and more cheaters, it is not always fair.
With the high skill and knowledge ceiling of Warzone 2, players might want more of a level playing field even if skill-based matchmaking has not been confirmed yet.
Is There Crossplay in Warzone 2?
Yes, there is Crossplay between Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PC in Warzone 2. Regardless of the platform, players can jump into a battle royale match or any other with all platform holders.
As long as you and your friends on different platforms have Crossplay enabled, you can play together online in Warzone 2.
Crossplay is enabled from the start in Warzone 2, so if you haven’t touched the setting, you’ll likely already have it on.
Disabling Crossplay differs by console, but on PlayStation 4 and 5, you must go to the in-game settings to turn it off, while Xbox has Crossplay settings in the general console menus.
But know that if you want to play with PC players or the opposing console, Xbox or PlayStation, you must enable cross-play in the menu(s). However, consoles apart of the same network, like PS4 and PS5, are always playing on the same servers, meaning that disabling Crossplay does not affect them.
How to Turn Off Crossplay in Warzone 2 on PS4 and PS5
Disabling crossplay in Warzone 2 on PlayStation is the same process for both PS4 and PS5. To turn off crossplay in Warzone 2 on PS4 and PS5, go to the main Warzone 2 menu, press the Options button, go to Settings, scroll down to Account & Network, and then turn the “Crossplay” toggle off.
We have also listed the full process below:
- Go to the Warzone 2 main menu.
- Press the Options button.
- Press R1 three times until you reach Settings.
- Scroll down to Account & Network
- At the top of the screen, switch the toggle labeled “Crossplay” to the off position so it is greyed out.
Go back to the same menu to turn it back on if you want to play with PC or Xbox players.
How to Turn Off Crossplay in Warzone 2 on Xbox One & Series X|S
As opposed to PlayStation, Crossplay is turned off in the general console menu on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Here are the full steps to disable Crossplay in Warzone 2 on Xbox:
- Start the Xbox
- Go to General Settings by clicking the Gear icon.
- Select “Online safety & family.”
- Click “Privacy & online safety.”
- Press “Xbox Privacy“
- Go to “View Details and Customize“
- Select “Communication & multiplayer.”
- Select the dropdown menu under “Cross-network play” and choose “Block“.
Go back to the same menu to turn it back on if you want to play with PC or PlayStation players.
Can You Turn Off Crossplay in Warzone 2 on PC?
Unfortunately, for PC players, there is no way to disable Crossplay in Warzone 2 yet. This means you will have to play with or against players from other platforms in your games.
However, there is less of a need for such a setting.
What is Crossplay?
Crossplay allows players using different platforms to play on the same servers. This means PlayStation owners can play games with those on Xbox and PC.
Those on the same platform network, like PS4 and PS5, are not affected by Crossplay on or off.
However, some claim it’s unfair because of the automatic advantage PC players have with a mouse and keyboard. Others say Crossplay servers with PC players have too many cheaters or ‘hackers’ in them.
Players can also use the in-game chat to talk with their team, regardless of platform.
How Does Crossplay Work in Warzone 2?
By turning on the switch to enable Crossplay in your settings menu Crossplay is enabled.
On PlayStation 4 and 5, you must go to the in-game settings to turn it on or off, while Xbox has Crossplay settings in the general console menus.
Is There Cross Progression in Warzone 2?
Yes, players on any platform can take their Warzone 2 progress across all platforms and back again on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Additionally, there is also shared progression between Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and Warzone Mobile. This means you can level up your weapons or rank across all three games.
Sign into your Activision account on the platform or game you wish to transfer to, and you can carry over all of your gear.
But unless you plan on importing and exporting settings, you will have to adjust settings to your liking on the new platform.
How to Fix Warzone 2 “Can’t Turn Off Crossplay” Error
If you receive a “Can’t turn off Crossplay” in Warzone 2 error on your console or PC, you should either restart the game or check to see if the developer purposely removed the ability to disable crossplay.
If your sub-category setting “Account & Network” has the Crossplay option missing, it was likely purposefully or accidentally removed.
You can also find out how to disable Crossplay in Modern Warfare 2. If you are getting started with Warzone 2 and trying to grasp the new DMZ mode, go to our DMZ beginner guide.
