Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is out, but some players are facing frustrating connection issues. A common error, "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version," prevents players from joining friends' games. Here's how to resolve this problem.
Troubleshooting the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" Error in Black Ops 6
The error usually means your game isn't fully updated. Returning to the main menu and checking for updates should fix it. However, many players still encounter this issue even after attempting this.
Next, try restarting the game. This forces a fresh update check. While this means a short delay, it's a simple solution worth trying before more complex troubleshooting.
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If the problem persists, there's a workaround: try searching for a match. In some cases, this allows players to join a party even when the direct join function fails. You might need to try this a few times before it works.
That's how to address the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error in Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.