Fix Black Ops 6 'Join Failed' Version Error

*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* has arrived, but it's not without its hiccups. One frustrating issue is preventing players from teaming up with their friends, which can really dampen the gaming experience. Here's a detailed guide on how to tackle the *Black Ops 6* "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error.

How To Deal With the Black Ops 6 "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" Error

This error essentially indicates that your game isn't running the latest version. The first step to resolving this is to return to the lobby and allow the game to update. In theory, this should resolve the issue. However, many players have reported that the error persists even after checking the menu for updates.

The next step is to restart the game entirely. This action should prompt the game to update to the latest version. Yes, it might take a few minutes to get back into the action, but *Black Ops 6* isn't going anywhere. Just let your friends know to wait a bit longer—perhaps they can grab a snack while you're at it.

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If you've tried both of these steps and the "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error still haunts your *Black Ops 6* sessions, there's one more trick to try. When I encountered this error while trying to play with a friend, we found that searching for a match allowed them to join my party eventually. It didn't work right away, but after backing out and trying a few times, we were able to regroup in a lobby and continue our gaming session. While it's not the most straightforward solution, it's certainly better than throwing in the towel.

And that's how you can fix the *Black Ops 6* "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error.

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