Alright, let’s tackle this issue together. Ever clicked “Join Game” and found yourself staring at that dreaded error? It’s frustrating, but we’ve got a couple of tricks to try, and they’re pretty simple.
Solution 1: Check Party Settings
First up, let’s check party settings. Sometimes, the problem is right in front of you. If you’re at the Black Ops 6 main screen, find the cog icon in the top right corner. Head to your party settings. If you or your friend has the party set to anything other than “Open”—maybe it’s on “Closed” or “Invite Only”—that could be blocking the join. Even if it’s set to “Friends Only” or “Friends and Channels,” let’s go ahead and switch it to “Open” on both ends. Once you’ve changed it, restart the game on both devices. Try joining again. Nine times out of ten, that’s all it takes.
If that’s not the fix, don’t worry. We have another approach. Now, we’re diving into network settings—a few tweaks here might just be the key.
Solution 2: Check Network Settings
- Open “Settings” on your console.
- Go to “Network” and select “Setup Internet Connection.”
- Choose the connection you’re using, then head to “Advanced Settings.”
- In there, switch the DNS setting from “Automatic” to “Manual.”
- For “Primary DNS,” type in 1.1.1.1. For “Secondary DNS,” enter 1.0.0.1.
- Save the settings, restart the game, and give joining a friend another shot.
Now, the tech may sound a bit fancy, but what we’re really doing here is asking your console to communicate with a faster, more reliable internet gateway. This DNS switch can clear up common connectivity issues, giving you a better shot at joining a friend’s game.