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 joining friends' games. Here's how to resolve this issue.

Troubleshooting the Black Ops 6 Version Mismatch Error

The error indicates your game isn't fully updated. Returning to the main menu and allowing the game to update should resolve the problem. However, many players report this doesn't always work immediately.

The next step is to restart the game. This forces a fresh update check. While it means a short delay, it's a simple solution worth trying. Ask your friends to wait briefly while you restart.

Related: How To Unlock the Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Attachment in Black Ops 6 (BO6)

If restarting fails, there's a workaround. In my experience, searching for a match allowed my friend to join my party after several attempts. It's not perfect, but it's a better alternative than abandoning the game session.

That's how to fix the Call of Duty: 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.