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

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

by Liam Jan 04,2025

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 as part of an article about how to fix the join failed because you are on a different version error.The error message indicates an outdated game version. While simply returning to the main menu and allowing an update should fix the problem, many players report this doesn't always work.

The next step is a game restart. This forces a version check and update, although it will briefly interrupt your gameplay. Ask your friends to wait a few minutes while the update completes.

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

If the problem persists after restarting, try searching for a match. In some cases, initiating a match search allows friends to join, although it might require multiple attempts. This workaround is less than ideal, but preferable to abandoning the gaming session.

This covers the common solutions for 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.