Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Crossplay Guide: Is It Cross-Platform?

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One of the most common questions when a new Call of Duty drops is: Can I play with my friends, even if they’re on a different platform? With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta opening on October 2nd, 2025, and the official release coming on November 14th, many players are already diving into multiplayer—and asking if crossplay is supported.

The short answer? Yes, Black Ops 7 is fully crossplay. Whether you’re on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, you’ll be able to squad up and face off together. But not everyone wants cross-platform matchmaking, especially those worried about cheaters or uneven input differences between mouse/keyboard and controllers. Luckily, you can manage your crossplay settings directly in-game.

✅ Is Black Ops 7 Crossplay?

Yes—Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 supports crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This means:

  • You can play with friends on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

  • Progression and unlocks carry across platforms if your Activision account is linked.

  • Matchmaking pools combine players from all systems by default.

Crossplay is enabled automatically when you first log in, but you can choose to disable it depending on your platform.

⚙️ How to Disable or Enable Crossplay in Black Ops 7

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Crossplay Guide
Some players prefer to turn off crossplay—especially console players who want to avoid running into PC lobbies where cheating is more common. Here’s how to manage it:

🔵 On PlayStation (PS4 & PS5) and Xbox Consoles

  1. Open the in-game Options menu.

  2. Go to Settings > Account & Network.

  3. Under Crossplay, select Enable or Disable for Ranked and Unranked games.

🟢 On Xbox App / Microsoft Store (PC)

If you’re playing via Microsoft Store, you can’t disable crossplay in-game, but you can through the Xbox App:

  1. Open the Xbox App on PC.

  2. Click your gamertag at the top and select Settings.

  3. Go to the Account tab → scroll to Privacy settings → click Manage.

  4. On the right side, select the Online Safety tab.

  5. Find You can participate in cross-network games → set to Block (or Allow to enable).

  6. Hit Send to apply the changes.

🔴 On Steam & Battle.net (PC)

Unfortunately, crossplay cannot be disabled if you’re playing Black Ops 7 via Steam or Battle.net. PC players on these platforms are locked into mixed matchmaking pools.

📝 Things to Keep in Mind

  • Crossplay Off = Longer Queue Times – Disabling may reduce matchmaking speed, especially outside peak hours.

  • Ranked Play Impact – Some competitive playlists may require crossplay to stay balanced.

  • Friends List Integration – If you disable crossplay, you won’t be able to invite friends on other platforms.

⚡ Final Thoughts

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is fully cross-platform, letting you play with friends no matter their device. For most players, crossplay is a huge win—keeping the lobbies full and the action fast. But if you prefer to stick to your own ecosystem, consoles and the Xbox App give you the option to disable it.

With the beta launching October 2nd and the full game dropping November 14th, now’s the perfect time to set up your crossplay preferences before jumping into multiplayer. 

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