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

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is experiencing a frustrating "Join Failed Because You Are on a Different Version" error, preventing players from connecting with friends. Here's how to resolve this issue.

Troubleshooting the Black Ops 6 Version Mismatch Error

Official Screenshot of Adler in Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 The error message indicates an outdated game version. A simple in-game update should fix it. However, many players report the problem persists even after attempting an update from the main menu.

The next step is to restart the game. This forces a fresh update check and should resolve the issue, although it will temporarily interrupt gameplay. Ask your friends to wait briefly while the game restarts.

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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 a party, even if the initial join attempt fails. You might need to try this a few times before it works.

This workaround provides a solution when other methods fail. While not ideal, it's a better alternative than abandoning the gaming session.

This concludes our guide to resolving 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.