Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is experiencing a frustrating "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error, preventing players from joining friends' games. Here's how to resolve this issue.
Troubleshooting the Black Ops 6 Version Mismatch Error
The error message indicates an outdated game version. While a simple in-game update usually fixes this, many players report the problem persists even after attempting an update from the main menu.
The next troubleshooting step is to restart the game. This forces a fresh update check and should resolve the version conflict. While this involves a short delay, it's a quicker solution than abandoning the game session.
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If the error persists after restarting, try joining a match. In some cases, initiating a match search allows friends to join, even if the initial attempt failed. This might require a few attempts before successfully joining a lobby.
This workaround provides a solution when other methods fail. By following these steps, you should be able to overcome the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error and resume playing Black Ops 6 with your friends.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.