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Call of Duty: Warzone · Troubleshooting Guide · Crashes & Freezes

How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone
Crashing

If Call of Duty: Warzone keeps crashing or freezing, follow these steps in order. Crashes are almost always local — GPU drivers, corrupted files, or conflicting software — rather than server-side issues.

General Guidance Only

These steps are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the latest game updates. Port numbers, menu paths, and settings can vary by platform and version. GamerOutage.com is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from following this guide. When in doubt, refer to the publisher's official support site.

Step-by-Step Fix

Update GPU drivers

Warzone is one of the most driver-sensitive games on PC. Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Adrenalin software and install the latest driver using the Clean Install option. Restart your PC.

Scan and repair in Battle.net

In the Battle.net launcher: click Call of Duty → Options gear → Scan and Repair. This verifies every file and re-downloads anything corrupted.

Disable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling

Search "Graphics settings" in Windows → toggle Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling off. This feature conflicts with some Warzone versions and causes random crashes.

Disable DirectX 12 and raytracing

In Warzone: Options → Graphics → set DirectX version to DX11 and disable Raytracing. DX12 and RT are more crash-prone on some hardware configurations.

Lower VRAM usage

In Graphics settings: reduce Texture Resolution to Low or Normal, and disable On-Demand Texture Streaming. Warzone is VRAM-hungry and exceeding your GPU's VRAM causes crashes.

Check for overheating

Install HWiNFO64 and monitor GPU and CPU temperatures while playing. If GPU temps exceed 90°C, your card is throttling or shutting down. Clean dust from your PC and ensure good airflow.

Is it server-side?

Check real-time player reports — if reports are spiking, it's on Activision's end, not yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Warzone keep crashing on PC?

Common causes are outdated GPU drivers, excessive VRAM usage from high texture settings, DirectX 12 instability, or the game overheating your GPU. Update drivers, disable DX12 in Graphics settings, lower texture resolution, and check GPU temperatures.

Warzone crashes with a "dev error" — what does that mean?

Dev error codes like Dev Error 6068 and 5573 are GPU-related crashes. They almost always mean your GPU drivers are outdated or the game is exceeding your VRAM. Update drivers and lower in-game texture quality.

Warzone crashes on PS5 mid-match — how do I fix it?

Rebuild the PS5 database: fully power off (not rest mode) → hold the power button until you hear two beeps to enter Safe Mode → select Rebuild Database. If crashes continue, delete Warzone and reinstall.

More Call of Duty: Warzone Fix Guides

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How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone Crashing