Updated on October 8, 9:45 a.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant Modern Warfare 3 guides.

While some love that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is crossplay, some would rather not have to experience it.

If you’re one of those who prefer not having crossplay, this ONE Esports guide walks you through how to turn off crossplay in MW3 so you can avoid it when possible.

This is how to turn off crossplay in MW3 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

Modern Warfare 3 has continued the crossplay tradition and allows players to play with friends across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

Operator Riptide in Escort game mode in ONE Esports' image for the best controller settings in Modern Warfare 3
Credit: Activision, ONE Esports
Best controller settings for Modern Warfare 3 — ensure you make these changes

Long gone are the days of Xbox and PlayStation users being separated or consoles not mixing with PC.

However, some players want to avoid playing with mouse and keyboard players, for instance, and therefore wish to know how to turn off crossplay in MW3.

How to turn off crossplay in MW3 on Xbox

Image of operators in Hardpoint mode for ONE Esports' article on best aim assist settings for Modern Warfare 3
Credit: Activision, ONE Esports
Best aim assist settings for Modern Warfare 3 — don’t miss another shot!

Xbox users need to head to the Privacy and Online Safety menu within Call of Duty.

From there, head to the Communication and Multiplayer sections, and change the setting to “Block.”

How to turn off crossplay in MW3 on PlayStation

Those playing on a PlayStation, navigate to the Account & Network tab in settings.

Credit: Activision, ONE Esports
Modern Warfare 3 best video settings guide — improve your console settings

Subsequently, select Crossplay and turn it off.

How to turn off crossplay in MW3 on PC

Unfortunately, for those on PC, you can’t turn off crossplay.

Whether you use a controller or mouse and keyboard, you will be paired against anyone and everyone.

READ MORE: Fastest way to complete Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Weekly Challenges