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The error message indicates an outdated game version. While a simple in-game update usually solves this, many players find the problem persists even after checking for updates in the main menu.

The next step is to restart the game. This forces a fresh update check and should resolve the incompatibility. While this requires a short wait, it's a more reliable solution than repeatedly trying to join a match.

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If the problem remains after restarting, try this workaround: Attempting to launch a new match sometimes allows friends to join your party. This may require a few attempts, but it's a viable alternative if other methods fail.

This covers the common fixes for the Black Ops 6 "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error.

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