The infamous black screen issue—our old nemesis—is back, this time plaguing Call of Duty fans with the release of Black Ops 6. If you’re one of the unfortunate souls staring at a dark void instead of getting into the war action, don’t worry; we’ve got your back! Here’s a guide to help you fix that annoying black screen and get back to your game.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Black Screen Fixes
You can usually sort out the black screen problem with some straightforward troubleshooting steps. Below are some of the best fixes that’ll (hopefully) have you back in the action before you can say “nuke inbound.”
Restart the Game
It might sound too simple to work, but restarting the game is often the magic trick that does the job. Give it a go! Many players who have faced this issue during beta version gameplay, reported that restarting Black Ops 6 a couple of times kicked that black screen to the curb.
Verify the Game Files
Sometimes, the black screen of doom shows up because some of your game files decided to go on a permanent vacation (I mean missing files) or got corrupted. To make sure everything’s in good shape, take a moment to verify your game files; give BO6 a quick check-up to ensure nothing’s missing or broken.
Update the Graphics Driver
Black Ops 6 is a beast when it comes to graphics, and it doesn’t play nice if your graphics driver is outdated. So, if you’re still running a driver from the Stone Age, it’s time for an upgrade! Whether you’re team green or team red, make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. Here’s how to do it:
For Nvidia:
- Head over to the Nvidia Drivers website.
- Choose your graphics card model.
- Download the latest driver and follow the steps to install it.
For AMD:
- Open up your AMD Software application.
- Click on “Check for Updates” in the top right corner.
- Follow the on-screen instructions if there’s an update.
Close Unnecessary Background Applications
Your game acts like a VIP guest—if it doesn’t get enough attention, it’s not going to perform well. To make sure CoD: Black Ops 6 gets all the GPU power it needs, try closing down any unnecessary background apps. There are many programs you would like to keep running, but they can hog video memory. So during the game time, hit pause on anything running in the background, and then you can run anything again you want after completing your gaming session.
There you go! A few simple steps to help you fix the Black Ops 6 black screen error. Try these out, and hopefully, you’ll be back to fragging and tea-bagging in no time. If the problem persists, you should need to wait for official patches from the developers.
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