Modern Warfare 2 is a sequel to the 2019’s COD game. If you played that game, it’s quite possible that you ran into the same error message – A required network service has failed. This particular error message also occurs in Warzone from time to time. Unlike most of the other errors in COD games, this one, in particular, is quite easy to resolve and oftentimes only requires you to reboot the game.
The error occurs when you try to connect to the game servers, and something goes wrong on the server end or due to your internet connection. It then results in Modern Warfare 2, a required network service has failed. The error can occur on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC. So, it’s not platform specific. Here is what you can do to fix the error.
Modern Warfare 2 A Required Network Service Has Failed Error Fix
In most cases, in Modern Warfare 2, a required network service has failed error does not persist, and once you get past it, you won’t see it again. When you get the error, you can do a few things. Here are all the fixes you can try.
Reboot Modern Warfare 2
When you get the error, the immediate fix you should try is to reboot that application, i.e. restart Modern Warfare 2 and continue with the game. For most players, that would suffice to fix the error, and you will be able to connect to the servers.
Update the Game
If the error persists and refuses to connect to the servers, it may be because the server version of the game differs from the client. Check if there are new updates for the game and install them.
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Restart the System
If it’s a glitch with your system causing connectivity problems with the COD servers, that could also cause the issue. The next course of action would be to restart the system. Failing that, we suggest that you test your connection via any online website. Perform other basic network troubleshooting, such as rebooting the modem/router or resetting it.
Besides the above three fixes, you can try some other things that users have reported.
- The next fix you can try is to hit Enter, Circle, or B, and hopefully, the game will allow you to continue, but it’s a long shot.
- Finally, if none of the above solutions worked, try to uninstall and reinstall the game. Often a problem with the game files can lead to all sorts of issues.
- If nothing has worked, then you should know that the game is in beta, and there are likely issues with the servers that the devs need to fix.
At this time, the game is just in beta, but if the error occurs later, the root cause may be an outdated client, an issue with the servers, or an internet connection problem on your end.
