MW3 allows players to turn crossplay on and off, giving them the choice to face off against players on different platforms. If you’re looking for a balanced matchmaking experience, here’s how to turn off crossplay in Modern Warfare 3.
Modern Warfare 3 offers crossplay functionality, allowing players to engage in matches alongside friends using different platforms. This feature expands the player pool and streamlines matchmaking by allowing for lobbies with players across all platforms.
However, not all players are enthusiastic about this feature, especially when playing MW3’s Ranked Play mode, considering you can encounter PC cheaters and hackers which can ultimately ruin the competitive experience.
If you don’t like having crossplay on in Modern Warfare 3, then here’s how to turn it off.
Turning off crossplay in MW3
The method to turn off crossplay in MW3 is different on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Unfortunately, PC users do not have the luxury of disabling crossplay yet.
Disabling crossplay offers players the ability to enjoy the game with players exclusively on the same platform, leveling both the playing conditions and controller input.
MW3: How to turn off crossplay
Since its release, MW3 Ranked Play players have reported that their matches have been plagued with cheaters, which is ruining the competitive experience. However, many have found that disabling crossplay on consoles significantly helps achieve the intended experience.
Here’s how you can turn off crossplay in MW3 for Ranked Play or any other mode on both PlayStation and Xbox.
Turning off crossplay in MW3 on PlayStation
- From the Modern Warfare 3 menu, click the Options button to open the game’s Settings.
- Select Account & Network.
- When entered, you’ll see the Crossplay option inside the Online section.
- Toggle the Crossplay option to ‘Off.’
Turning off crossplay in MW3 on Xbox
- Head to the main Xbox console settings.
- Go to the Online Safety and Family tab.
- Select Privacy and Online Safety.
- Open Xbox Privacy and scroll to Communication and Multiplayer.
- Set the cross-network play setting to block.