Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Issues: Fixing the "Join Failed" Error
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has arrived, but some players are encountering frustrating connection problems. A common error message, "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version," prevents players from joining friends' matches. Here's how to troubleshoot this issue.
The error indicates a version mismatch; your game isn't fully updated. Returning to the main menu and allowing the game to update should resolve the problem. However, this doesn't always work.
If the error persists after attempting an in-game update, restarting the game is the next step. This forces a fresh update check. While this requires a few minutes of downtime, it's a necessary troubleshooting step.
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If restarting fails, try searching for a match. In some cases, initiating a match search allows friends to join your party, even if the error initially prevented it. This might require a few attempts, but it's a viable workaround.
That's how to address the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error in Black Ops 6. Good luck and happy gaming!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
