The launch error is one of the most common and hated bugs in Warzone Pacific. This is the most hated because no matter how often the player restarts the game, this error can persist until the cause that caused the error is fixed.
In this article, we will discuss all the possible reasons why you are facing this error and how to fix them.
Solutions to fix Warzone Pacific won’t load
- Make sure your device meets the minimum requirements
- Update the game
- Try using game mode
- Update your graphics driver to the latest version
- Reinstall the graphics driver
- Check your internet connection
- Decrease network MTU value
- Try a different network or VPN
- Edit Warzone config file on PC
- Check the integrity of Warzone Pacific
- Clear cache on console and PC
- Run the game as administrator
- Allow game through firewall
- Scan and repair Warzone game files
- Reset Warzone
What is a startup error in Warzone Pacific
A launch error in Warzone Pacific is when the game fails to open, gets stuck on the loading screen, or keeps crashing. This can happen for the following main reasons:
- Minimum system requirements not met
- The game has corrupted or missing files
- Corrupted DNS Cache
- Outdated or faulty graphics driver
Solutions to fix Warzone Pacific not launching
1. Make sure your device meets the minimum requirements
Warzone Pacific is a high graphics game; so it can’t just work on every device. For smooth operation, your device must meet the requirements that the programmers or developers of the game have set for the game. The table below shows the specifications of your device that your device must have in order for Warzone Pacific to run smoothly:
Minimum Requirements
operating system | Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
Memory | 8 GB RAM |
CPU | Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 |
Hard disk space | 175 GB |
Graphic arts | Radeon HD 7950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 |
Graphic memory | 2 GB |
Sound card | DirectX Compatibility |
DirectX | DirectX 12.0 compatible system |
Recommended requirement
operating system | Windows 10 64-bit or later |
CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor |
Available space | 175 GB |
RAM | 12 GB |
video memory | 4096 MB |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4 GB or GTX 1660 6 GB, AMD Radeon R9 390 or AMD RX 580 |
2. Update the game
The game launch error can also be caused by outdated files and versions of the game. In this case, updating the game will solve the problem. Here’s how to do it:
For PC:
- Open the Battle.net program.
- Launch the game and go to Options.
- Click Check for updates.
- If an update is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- Restart the game after the update.
For Xbox and Playstation:
- Go to My games & apps.
- Then click on the Updates tab.
- See if any pending updates are available and install them.
3. Try Game Mode
Most Windows now have a Game Mode feature. This mode is responsible for closing all applications running in the background, so most of the system resources are available for the smooth operation of the game. To prevent game crashes or other errors, you can enable Game Mode: Follow these steps to enable Game Mode in Windows:
- Press the Windows key + I to open the settings menu.
- Click on the “Games”option on the left panel of the screen.
- Now click on “Game Mode”and turn it on.
4. Update your graphics driver to the latest version.
Updating your graphics driver is just as important as updating your game. If the graphics driver is not updated, it will also cause a problem when the game starts: Below are four methods that can be used to update the driver:
- You can check for driver updates through Windows Update and update your drivers.
- Update the software with a free driver.
- You can also visit the manufacturer’s website to download drivers.
- If you already have the driver INF file on your computer, then:
- Open Device Manager.
- Click on a driver category to expand its menu.
- Then select the appropriate driver and right-click on it.
- Click Update Driver.
- Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the update.
- After that, restart your computer and see if the game launches.
5. Reinstall the graphics driver
If the graphics driver is corrupted, updating it will not solve the problem. In this case, you will need to reinstall the graphics driver. Follow these steps to do so:
- First, install the latest graphics driver from official websites (such as Dell or Nvidia).
- Then open Device Manager.
- Expand “Display Adapters”by clicking on it and right-click on your graphics card.
- Then click “Remove device”and in the submenu check “Remove the driver software for this device”.
- Now select Uninstall and wait until the driver is uninstalled.
- After that, restart your PC, and after reboot.
- Then open Warzone and check if it works fine.
- If the problem persists, reinstall the driver and try again.
6. Check your internet connection
An error when starting the game may occur if the Internet connection is weak. Thus, you must ensure that your device’s internet connection is stable. To do this, you can play other online games on your device and see if they work fine. If not, then it is most likely an internet problem.
You can restart your Wi-Fi router to see if the internet connection improves. If you feel like the Internet is working fine on other devices than the device you are playing on, you can connect the device directly to your router using an Ethernet cable.
7. Reduce network MTU value
MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. The largest unit of protocol data can be sent over the network. If Warzone Pacific is incompatible with your network’s MTU, the game will not launch. To fix this, you need to lower the network MTU. You can do this by following these steps.
- Go to the router’s web portal and log in.
- Click Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup and change the MTU value to 1372.
- Then apply the changes and see if the game works fine.
If that doesn’t work, you can also try changing the MTU value of the device. Here are the steps to change the MTU value of your device:
- Go to “Settings”and select “Network”.
- Now select “Internet connection setup”and select the type of connection (LAN or Wi-Fi).
- Then click Custom and use automatic IP settings.
- Now select “Don’t specify for DHCP”and change the DNS settings to “Automatic”.
- After that, click “Manual”on the “MTU Settings”screen and enter 1372.
- Now click Next and set the Proxy option to Do Not Use.
- Launch Warzone to see if the loading issue is resolved after passing the connection test.
- If the problem persists, try other MTU values (for example, 1492, 1500, etc.) and continue with the next steps.
8. Try a different network or VPN
If the game is stuck on the loading screen but your Wi-Fi is working fine, it may be because the network is not optimized for the game. In this case, trying to connect to another network or using a VPN can help. Here’s what you can do to use a different network.
- If you have mobile data, you can turn on the hotspot and connect it to your device. Otherwise, you can also use a VPN.
- Now launch the game and check if it works fine.
- If yes, connect the device to the previous network and see if the boot issue is resolved.
9. Edit the Warzone config file on PC.
The configuration file is responsible for features such as the game’s textures and graphics. If the file is not set up properly, the game won’t launch, if your game won’t launch for this reason, you will have to edit the file to fix the problem.
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type documents into the address bar and press Enter.
- Locate and select the Call of Duty folder and click Players.
- You will see
Config.cfg
it in the Players folder. Right-click it and select Edit. - Click Notepad to open the file.
- After opening the configuration file in Notepad, find the text below.
setcl-1836731280
7. Change its value from 1 to 12 and save the file. If it doesn’t exist, you need to add it and set its value to 12.
10. Check the integrity of Warzone Pacific
If you are trying to launch the game through Steam and are unable to do so, you can use the following steps to resolve the issue:
- Launch the Steam client and navigate to the library.
- Right-click Warzone Pacific and select Properties.
- Click on the “Local Files”tab.
- Now select the “Verify Integrity of Game Files”option.
Steam will check the game folder for missing or corrupted files. If something is missing, Steam will automatically download it.
11. Clear cache on console and PC
The cache that builds up on devices could be one of the reasons why Warzone pacific won’t run on your device. If the cache data is causing the problem, deleting it will solve it. Here’s how to clear the cache on different devices.
For PC:
- Open Task Manager and stop all Blizzard processes.
- Press Windows + R to open the Run command.
- Type C:\ProgramData\ in the address bar and press Enter.
- Now delete the Battle.net folder.
- Then open Battle.net and update the game again.
For console:
- Turn off your console.
- When the lights turn off, unplug the power supply from the console.
- Wait 1-2 minutes.
- Now plug in the power supply and turn on the console.
12. Run the game as an administrator
Running the game as an administrator means allowing the application to make changes on your computer. If you’re having trouble running Warzone Pacific on your computer, it might be because you haven’t given the game permission to run as an administrator. Use the steps below to run Warzone Pacific as an administrator:
- Right-click the Warzone Pacific shortcut icon and select Properties.
- After that, go to the “Compatibility”tab and check the “Run this program as an administrator”option.
- Click Apply > OK.
13. Allow game through firewall
A firewall is a network security system that acts as a barrier between trusted and untrusted networks. On Windows, if you’re having trouble playing Warzone Pacific, it could be due to a firewall interfering with the game.
To prevent the firewall from interfering with the game, you need to allow the game through the firewall. Here are some simple steps to do so:
- Press the Windows key to open the start menu.
- Search for “Windows Security”in the search bar and press “Enter”.
- Select Firewall and network protection.
- Click “Allow an app through firewall”.
- Click Change Settings.
- Check all the boxes next to Warzone Pacific.
- Save changes and launch the game to see if the issue is resolved.
14. Scan and Repair Warzone Game Files
If the game files are missing or corrupted, launching the game may cause the problem. Therefore, it would be important to restore the game files if they are corrupted. Here is how you can scan and recover game files:
- Open Battle.net and select Call of duty from the list.
- Click the gear icon next to Play and click Show in Explorer.
- Delete all files, but don’t delete the folder.
- After that, open the Battle.net client again and select Warzone Pacific.
- Go to “Settings”and click “Scan and Repair”.
- The scanning and recovery process will take some time. After that, you can open the game and see if the problem is fixed.
15. Reset Warzone
If you have tried all the solutions from our list and the game is still not working, then the only solution is to reinstall the game. Follow the steps below to reinstall the game.
For PC:
- Open the Battle.net program.
- Click on the Call of Duty Warzone icon and click on the dropdown arrow next to the play button.
- Then select Delete
- To reinstall the game, go to the Call of Duty Warzone game tab and select Install.
For console:
- Tap My games & apps on the home screen.
- Then select Games.
- Select Call of Duty Warzone and press the Menu button.
- Select Delete > Delete All.
- Then go to the Ready to install tab and install the game again.
Conclusion
Warzone startup error can be caused by many reasons. Therefore, in this article, we have discussed all possible solutions so that you can fix this problem in your game and have a great time playing the game.
FAQ
Why is Warzone stuck on the loading screen?
Warzone Pacific is stuck on the loading screen if it fails to load due to a system glitch or error.
What is error code 48 in Warzone?
This is a bug that prevents players from logging into Warzone and your device doesn’t recognize updates and therefore won’t download them.
Why can’t I run Warzone on my PC?
If you’re having trouble opening Warzone on PC, it might be because you have an outdated, faulty, and incompatible graphics driver.
Why isn’t Warzone Pacific working on Xbox?
Issues with Warzone can occur on Xbox for the following reasons: – Outdated versions of the game – Corrupted game files – Outdated console firmware – Network issues