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COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4/PS5: Why and How to Fix it [2023 Methods]

Warzone 2 Community started having frequent crashes in the game as they proceeded toward the Ghost Team mission in the single-player campaign. The same is the case with the Alone mission as well. In the middle of the campaign, both missions glitch out and you start crashing suddenly. Is there a way to fix COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4/PS5? Yes, there are multiple methods to fix this issue.

COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4/PS5: Why and How to Fix it [2023 Methods]

The game crashing on PS4/PS5 isn’t something limited to consoles, as players had an issue with MW2 Crashing on Windows 11, as well as Windows 10.

Why is MW 2 Crashing on PS4 and PS5?

There are multiple reasons behind it, but the most common among them are your PS4 and PS5 Firmware, System Software, MW2 Save Data, and Database. This means that the issue is either related to the game files on your PS4 and PS5, the Software, meaning the Firmware is at fault, or there is a hardware issue.

It is highly unlikely that there is something wrong with the hardware of your PlayStation 4 if other games are working well. Therefore, we can easily shortlist the issues and get to fixing them below.

How to Fix COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4 and PS5

Restart your PS4 or PS5

The first thing that you need to do is restart your PS4 or PS5. It is the most basic and efficient way to fix the crashes in Modern Warfare 2 while playing on your PlayStation 4. It will eliminate all the issues like glitches, bugs, and so on.

How to restart your PS4 and PS5?

  • Go to the menu using the L button
  • In the menu press X
  • Choose the Power option on the right
  • A new window will appear with the Power Option
  • Select Restart PS4 or PS5 if you are playing MW 2 on PS5

Wait for a while and you will be back live.

Delete MW2 Save Files

As we mentioned, the issue might be with the game files here. So, to fix the problem, you will have to delete the game save files.

How to delete MS2 Save Files on PS4 and PS5?

  • Use the Up Key on the Controller D-Pad
  • In the function menu press the X Button
  • Select the Application Saved Data Management
  • Select Saved Data in System Storage

You can then use your options key to remove Modern Warfare 2.

Updating PS4 and PS5 Software

Modern Warfare 2 is occasionally getting new updates, and that can pose the issue of crashes because your PS4 or PS5 is outdated. To fix that, you will have to Update your PS4/PS5 Software.

How to do it?

  • Go to Settings on your PS
  • Proceed to the System Software Update
  • Check for Available Updates
  • Finish the Updates
  • Restart your PS4/PS5

Rebuild the PS4/PS5 Database and Repair it

The PS4/PS5 Database is responsible for recognizing the Hard Drive and everything inside it, including your games such as Modern Warfare 2. As a result, when there is an issue with the database, it results in the games crashing.

Furthermore, the database can also cause issues like Modern Warfare 2 Freezing, Lower Performance, Lagging, and so on. Let’s fix the PS4 or PS5 Database by rebuilding it below.

  • Turn your PS4 or PS5 completely off without any power source
  • Unplug everything and Plug back the power source in, but don’t start
  • Continuously Press the Power Button till you hear 2 beeps
  • Safe Mode will activate
  • Connect the Controller using the USB A port
  • Select Rebuild Database in the options by scrolling

Wait for a while and the process will be done.

Disable HDCP in PS4 or PS5 to Fix MW2 Crashing

High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection or simply the HDCP is also something that can result in Modern Warfare 2 Crashing. It is a protection for the digital copy of your game that saves it from being copied through devices.

How to disable HDCP?

  • On your PS4 or PS5, go to Settings
  • Then to System
  • On the Left Plane, you will find HDMI
  • In the options Toggle Off Enable HDCP

Reinstall Modern Warfare 2 on PS4 or PS5

If nothing works, you might have to simply delete MW 2 completely from your PS4 or PS5, and reinstall it again. How to do it?

  • Go to the PS4/PS5 Settings
  • Go down to Storage
  • Go to Console Storage
  • Find Games and Apps
  • Find MW2, and select it
  • Press the Delete Button
  • Go to PS4/PS5 Store – Game Library
  • Find Modern Warfare 2
  • Press on Install

Reset PS4 or PS5 Completely

The last resort is always to Reset your PlayStation 4 in case the Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) doesn’t stop crashing. If you don’t have a PS+ membership, you won’t be able to back up the game data.

  • Go to PS4/PS5 Settings
  • Find Saved Data and Game App Settings
  • Select the data you want to backup by going to Saved Data and then Console Storage
  • Then go to Settings again
  • Proceed to System
  • Find System Software
  • Press on Reset Options
  • Press on Reset your Console
COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4/PS5: Why and How to Fix it [2023 Methods]

The Verdict

There are various reasons behind COD Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PS4/PS5. It could be your game files, software, HDCP, console, or something else entirely. In the end, if nothing works, we recommend you contact PlayStation Support.

Dawer Iqbal

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Dawer Iqbal, an electrical engineer, is the visionary behind ThePantherTech. His passion for technology and commitment to demystifying it are at the heart of this platform.

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