How to Fix Black Screen in Black Ops 6

Experiencing a black screen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can be frustrating, especially when you’re eager to jump into the action. Unfortunately, this issue first appeared during the beta, and we were hoping it would be resolved by the game’s official launch. Below is a detailed guide with all the fixes that helped us with this problem on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

How to Fix Black Screen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Your first step should be checking your drivers if you are playing on PC. Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are often the primary cause of black screen issues. Ensure that you have the latest drivers installed for your GPU, whether it’s NVIDIA or Intel. Visit the official website of your GPU manufacturer, download the latest drivers, and install them. If you have an NVIDIA device, go here to update it. And in case of an AMD card, go here. Restart your system afterward and try launching the game again.

Your next solution is to Verify Game Files. If you’re playing on PC, corrupted game files could be the cause. On Steam or Battle.net, you can verify the integrity of your game files. This process checks for any missing or corrupted files and replaces them. To do this:

• Steam: Go to Library → Right-click on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 → Properties → Local Files → Verify Integrity of Game Files.
• Battle.net: Go to Library → Click on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 → Options → Scan and Repair.

Don’t forget to Disable Overlays. Software overlays like Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, or Steam overlay can interfere with the game, causing black screens. Temporarily disable these overlays to see if the issue resolves. If you’re playing on Steam, the Steam overlay can sometimes interfere with game access. Here’s how to enable or disable it:

• Go to your Steam Library.
• Right-click on Black Ops 6.
• Select “Properties” and ensure “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game” is unchecked.

However, some of the most effective solutions came from the Reddit community. Many Black Ops 6 players managed to fix their black screen issue by simply restarting the game, which proved to be a quick and easy fix in several cases. Another common solution involved switching from windowed mode to full-screen mode by pressing Alt + Enter, which helps the game properly adjust its display settings. Additionally, if the black screen occurs pressing Alt + Tab can often restore the game’s visuals by cycling through active windows. These simple yet effective methods have helped many players overcome the issue.