You may have encountered a Call of Duty: Warzone server outage that prevented you from accessing Verdansk, or perhaps you've been unable to finish a multiplayer match due to a connection error mid-battle, a match that seemed destined for a high ranking. If this is the case, we've got some tips and tricks to help you identify the issue and try to resolve it, if possible. Throughout this post, you'll learn several ways to determine whether the outage you experienced is due to an issue with Activision's servers or a problem with your console or internet service provider. Let's get started.
Is it me or is it the game?
The first thing you'll need to determine is whether Call of Duty: Warzone is truly down and has stopped working, or if you're simply experiencing a connection problem at home . A practical solution is to return to your console's main menu and browse the app store to check your internet connection.
You can also keep an eye on your mobile and check if you still have internet on a different device that is connected to the same Wi-Fi or wired network. However, do not only look at the connection icon, as it is a fairly typical error. The fact that there is a Wi-Fi signal in your house does not necessarily mean that your router is providing service. Once you verify that all the connectivity of the devices you have at home is still correct, it will be time to investigate a little more. If so, then it's time to go find the person responsible elsewhere, such as the state of the Activision title servers.
Are the Call of Duty servers down?
One of the first steps we can take is to contact the game's official support to find out exactly if there is a problem located either in the Call of Duty Warzone code itself or in the servers enabled by Activision.
To achieve this, we will only have to visit the official page that we leave you right here below to clear up any doubts. As you can see from the screenshot that you have just above, they specify the date and time of the last report update, as well as possible errors detected and the solution provided by the developer.
Call of Duty Server Status PageOn the official website, you can also find detailed information about the status of any other Call of Duty game that might have issues, in case you're playing Warzone and also the multiplayer mode of any of the previous versions.
In addition, the web shows us a series of tips that we can follow in case we see that we are the only ones who have problems connecting to Battle Royale. If you see that there are no reports on the platform and your console still does not connect to the game, it will be time to continue pulling the thread.
It could also be a platform issue.
Depending on the platform you're playing on, you might also be experiencing an outage on the console's own servers or the gaming service you're using, so you should check that as well. These are the different services you can check if you continue to have problems, although you can also access them directly from here . This includes PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
As you can see from the screenshot above, it's possible to view a summary of the online service status for Call of Duty: Warzone in a fairly graphic way, with a green checkmark indicating that everything is working smoothly on all platforms, or a specific notification for each one. These platforms, as you know, are PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. In the image above, you can verify that the game is active and players can enjoy it without technical issues.
If you play from console:
These are the platforms that can also inform you about the status of their online services, in case the problems are not coming from Activision but from the first party , that is, the companies responsible for the console hardware.
If you play from PC:
On PC things are not the same but are quite limited by the platforms on which the game can be obtained and which also support, in some way, the online features of Call of Duty Warzone.
Know the information up to the minute
Another important resource is social media, where you can stay informed about any issues with the game from the very beginning. A Twitter search for "Warzone" and "Call of Duty" might yield some interesting results, but as always, nothing beats relying on official sources to get firsthand information about the problem.
The official Activision support account is usually quick to report any issues, and you can also keep an eye on the Treyarch and Call of Duty accounts.
And by social networks?
There are other channels that can inform you if there are any problems with the Warzone servers , including occasional outages or scheduled maintenance , so you don't drive yourself crazy trying to log in. This way, you can focus on other things while the system returns to normal.
Activision, in addition to web resources, offers an official Twitter account (which we leave right here below) where they point out those little problems that affect not only Warzone , but other Activision releases.
Thank you for your patience, this issue is resolved. Please reach out to us again if you're still experiencing this issue https://t.co/XAFthvEWto https://t.co/upeQqI3yBQ
— Activision Support (@ATVIAssist) April 23, 2021
This account isn't updated daily; it's only activated when necessary to provide players with relevant information about any issues. Therefore, we recommend following it now and checking it only when you encounter problems with Warzone.
How can I fix the problem?
If the connection error is on the Call of Duty servers' end , unfortunately, you'll have no choice but to wait until the company restores service. Ideally, you shouldn't overload the servers with too many requests, so close the game and try again after a few minutes, and keep an eye on social media in case you can rejoin the match.
And if you have problems on the console?
If you have connection problems at home, it is best to turn off and restart the router so that it re-establishes a connection with your data provider and thus try to put an end to the connection problems. In the event that even that doesn't allow you to resume the game, you can always choose to wait for things to return to normal.
Another good alternative to avoid this type of falls is to use wired networks. We know that it is not always possible to run an Ethernet cable from the operator's router to our PC or console. However, doing so can save you more trouble, since wireless networks sometimes suffer this type of damage due to saturation and interference.
Furthermore, if your team in Call of Duty Warzone is eagerly awaiting your return to continue the battle, consider an intermediate solution: connecting your console to your mobile data connection. If you have 5G and an unlimited data plan, you won't have to worry about the data downloaded by your PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or even your PC, as you'll have sufficient speed and lag to stay in the fight without any issues.
Of course, once the internet returns to your router and the Wi-Fi allows you to connect your console, or the computer, verify that you stop sharing the connection and that this link is forgotten so that, in the future, you do not have unwanted connections that are Eat your monthly gig bonus with your operator.