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Turning off crossplay in Modern Warfare 2 is a PS4 and PS5 exclusive-Michael Beckwith-Entertainment – Metro
Aside from other launch day issues, Modern Warfare 2 fans are stunned to learn they can’t turn off crossplay unless they’re on PlayStation.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – no word yet on whether this is intentional or not (pic: Activision)
Aside from other launch day issues, Modern Warfare 2 fans are stunned to learn they can’t turn off crossplay unless they’re on PlayStation.
Although Call Of Duty is on its way to becoming an Xbox franchise, Sony and Activision’s contract means the series continues to have some PlayStation exclusive benefits.
For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, this meant PlayStation owners had early access to the beta, but there aren’t any special features for the PlayStation versions that aren’t also available for the Xbox and PC.
Or so you would think, as players have been discovering that Modern Warfare 2’s crossplay option can only be disabled on the PlayStation version.
What this means is that Xbox and PC players have no choice but to play with those on other platforms, whereas PlayStation users can opt out.
There’s nothing official to suggest that this is part of the deal between Sony and Activision, but it is bizarre that the PlayStation version is the only one that allows you to switch crossplay off.
For years crossplay was a long-demanded feature and is now quite commonplace, but many console gamers have found that it’s a double-edged sword.
PlayStation and Xbox owners are happy to play together but they’re often unhappy about competing with PC owners, given the increased accuracy of a keyboard and mouse set-up over using a joypad.
Even those that don’t consider that an issue are wary of the fact that it’s much easier to run cheats on a PC, compared to a console.
Where is the crossplay turn off option Xbox? Yall serious?
— shellshoes (@datpetis) October 28, 2022
Across Reddit and Twitter, people are expressing their frustration and requests/hopes that everyone can get the option to opt out in the future.
It’s especially strange since some players recall the option being available in the Modern Warfare 2 beta, even on Xbox.
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Others have discovered that there is a workaround for Xbox users, but it requires blocking cross network play in the Xbox privacy and online settings. Plus, it apparently causes some modes to not work.
This isn’t the only issue players have experienced at launch. Right now, Infinity Ward is still working to address audio issues on the PlayStation 4 version of the game, as well as a crashing issue when players party up.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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