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' matches. Here's how to resolve this issue.
Troubleshooting the Black Ops 6 Version Mismatch Error
The error indicates an outdated game version. While returning to the main menu and allowing an update should fix the problem, many players still encounter this issue even after attempting this.
The next step is a simple game restart. This often forces the game to check for and install the latest update. While this requires a few minutes of downtime, it's a worthwhile troubleshooting step. Ask your friends to wait briefly.
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If restarting the game doesn't resolve the error, try searching for a match. In some cases, initiating a match search allows friends to join a party, even if the error persists initially. You may need to back out of the search a few times before it works.
This workaround provides a solution when other methods fail. It's not ideal, but preferable to abandoning the gaming session.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
