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How To Fix the Black Ops 6 ‘Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version’ Error

by Christopher Jan 25,2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Issues: Fixing the "Join Failed" Error

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has launched, but some players are experiencing frustrating connection problems. A common error message, "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version," prevents players from joining friends' matches. Here's how to resolve this issue:

Official Screenshot of Adler in Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 addressing the version mismatch error.

The error indicates a version mismatch; your game isn't updated. While returning to the main menu and allowing an update should fix this, many players report the problem persists.

The next troubleshooting step is restarting the game. This forces a fresh update check. While this means a short delay, it's a worthwhile attempt. Ask your friends to wait briefly.

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If the error persists after restarting, try searching for a match. In some cases, initiating a match search allows friends to join the party, even if it takes a few attempts. This workaround, though not ideal, provides a solution when other methods fail.

This concludes the troubleshooting guide for the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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