Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer is out and while the game has issues just like the campaign, the gameplay is top-notch in my opinion. The gens feel smooth, the menu is a mess, but nothing you cannot maneuver after sending an hour with the game. MW 2 crahsing on Xbox was a major issue during the beta. Fortunately, the devs have worked on the game and the issue is not as widespread as during the beta. If you have run into Modern Warfare 2 crashing on Xbox Series X|S, there are a range of things you can do to ease the crashes. Keep reading to find out.
Fix Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on Xbox Series X|S
Like most Call of Duty games, Modern Warfare 2 also has an issue with crashing on most platforms. Here we will see how to fix this for Xbox Series X|S.
Below are some tips you can try to help MW2 start working again on Xbox Series X|S.
- Create a New Account: Some players found that creating a new Xbox account and an Activision account helped bypass the crashing in MW2.
- Turn Off Texture Streaming: Head to the in-game menu and select the Settings option. From there, go to Graphics; at the very top is the option for On-Demand Texture Streaming. You can disable it and try playing the game again, or adjust the settings accordingly.
- Improve Ventilation: Some players found that improving the ventilation around the console helped with the game not crashing.
- Check Game Version: If the game version lags in updates, it can cause it to crash.
- Check Network Connectivity: You can try to reset your router, change to an Ethernet Cable, use a different network, or switch to a mobile hotspot to see if it helps.
- Clear Cache: Turn off the console, then unplug it from the socket. Wait for a minute or two, then plug it back in.
- Check Software Updates: The game will crash if your Xbox software is lagging in updates.
- Reinstall the game: You can try to do a clean install of the game to weed out any irregularities in MW2.
- Check Server Status: If the servers are down for maintenance, the game will crash repeatedly. You can check for the server status online or try playing MW2 later.
- Contact Support: If none of the above tips work, then you can contact Activision support to get the issue sorted
That’s all there is to know about how to fix Modern Warfare 2 crashing on Xbox Series X|S. If you like this guide, you can check out our other posts, like Fix Modern Warfare 2 Stuck on Checking for Updates and Fix Modern Warfare 2 Beta Download Stuck.
