Call of Duty (COD) is one of the most popular first-person shooter games, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. However, like any software, it is not exempt from occasional technical issues. Season 5 of Call of Duty brought exciting new content and features, but it also introduced a frustrating problem for some players – the game wouldn’t launch or kept crashing. In this article, we will explore some potential fixes to address these issues, based on user threads, reports, and common solutions.
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How to Fix Call of Duty Season 5 Won’t Launch and Crashing Issue
There are a lot of users facing crashing, not launching, and similar issues after the Season 5 update. Here are some users suggested solutions to fix this issue.
Restart the Blizzard Launcher
A simple yet effective fix for various game-related issues is to restart the Blizzard launcher. Sometimes, the launcher itself can encounter hiccups, which might prevent the game from launching or cause instability. To do this, exit the launcher entirely and then relaunch it. This can help clear any temporary glitches and provide a fresh start for the game.
Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated or faulty graphics drivers are often the culprit behind crashes in Call of Duty and other games. Graphics drivers are crucial for rendering visuals and ensuring smooth gameplay. To fix this, ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date. Visit the manufacturer’s website for your GPU (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and download the latest drivers suitable for your operating system.
Repair Warzone Game Files
Corrupted game files can lead to launch failures and crashes. Luckily, both the Blizzard launcher and the game itself provide options to scan and repair game files. To do this, open the Blizzard launcher, go to the game library, locate Call of Duty, and click on the options menu (the gear icon). Choose “Scan and Repair” to initiate the process.
“I tried everything, but the game still won’t launch. Anyone knows how to fix this?”
User Thread (by CallOfDutyFan1)
User Response For Crash issue(by CODMaster): “Have you tried repairing the game files?
Check for Overclocking
Overclocking is a practice where users increase the clock speeds of their CPU or GPU beyond the manufacturer’s recommended specifications to boost performance. While it can improve performance in some cases, it can also cause stability issues in games. If you’ve overclocked any of your hardware components, try reverting them to their default clock speeds to see if it resolves the crashing problem.
“After the latest update, my PC keeps crashing when I play COD. I’ve got my CPU and GPU overclocked. Could that be the issue?”
User Thread (by PCgamerX)
Delete and Reinstall the Game
If none of the previous fixes have worked, a clean installation might be necessary. Uninstall Call of Duty completely from your system and then download and reinstall it. This will ensure that you have the latest version of the game without any corrupted files.
If problems persist, don’t hesitate to seek help from the official support channels, as they can provide tailored assistance to resolve your specific issue.