Playing on console and tired of PC players, or vice versa? Modern Warfare 3 will let you stick to your own platform. In this guide, we'll explain how to disable crossplay in Modern Warfare 3.
Crossplay has historically been a great way to keep a game's servers busy for longer, and 'does the game have crossplay?' is the first question on many players' minds. It can be tiring to go up against hackers or have your team populated by people who don't know how to use a controller, however, and 'does the game let me disable crossplay?' is often the second question on the same players' minds.
Before we get into the guide, consider checking out our guide to the best LMG in Modern Warfare 3. We can also recommend a great MCW loadout, and share a list of all the game's killstreaks.
Can you disable crossplay in Modern Warfare 3?
Yes, you can disable crossplay in Modern Warfare 3! It's as easy as a few button presses, and can be re-enabled at any time - you just need to know where to look. You should also be aware that you can't toggle the feature while in a lobby or during active gameplay, and that disabling crossplay can lead to longer matchmaking times.
click to enlargeHow to disable crossplay in Modern Warfare 3
On PlayStation, you'll start from the main menu, press Options, navigate along to Settings, and scroll down to Account and Network. The first option you'll see is Crossplay, at which point you can toggle it off. Crossplay communication can also be disabled here.
On Xbox, disabling crossplay is slightly more involved. Go to the main console's general settings, open the Online Safety and Family tab, and select Privacy and Online Safety. You'll then want to open Xbox Privacy, scroll down to Communication and Multiplayer, and finally change the 'cross-network play' settings to 'block'. This may also require a console restart - what a hassle!
PC players are currently out of luck, as there's no way to disable crossplay on this platform.
That's everything you need to know about disabling Modern Warfare 3's crossplay! Before you go, check out our guide to the game's best assault rifle, or an equivalent guide for sniper rifles if you prefer to stay away from the skirmishes.
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