Trying to jump into MW3 but can’t because you’re getting a “can’t play on PS5” error? We’re here to help! Sometimes, this may appear as GOLDFLAKE or PUGET – ATLUS — whatever specific error code you’re getting that’s keeping you from playing MW3 on PS5, we’ve made this guide to help fix your issues.
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All MW3 ‘Can’t play on PS5’ error fixes
There’s truly nothing worse than trying to play a game of MW3 and getting stopped in your tracks by an impenetrable wall of error codes. If you can’t play MW3 on your PS5 thanks to an error code, here iswhat you need to do.
Check your internet
It’s likely that the error you’re getting is because of server issues which means connectivity. Make sure that the MW3 error isn’t on your end bychecking your internet connection.
To do this, I recommendchecking your WiFi and router. ensure both are functioning properly. Next, if you’re able,run an ethernet cablefrom your router to your device. This is the only way to confirm that your internet connection is or isn’t the problem.
If the internet isn’t the issue, the next thing you need to do is confirm thatyou’ve downloaded all the MW3 files. To do this, you need to launch the Call of Duty game which is called Call of Duty HQ.
Once here, press the option button and tab over to the settings. Select “Manage Files.” Then, make sure you’vedownloaded Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I would recommend downloading MW2 and Warzone too as I’ve experienced errors when all of these files aren’t downloaded.
Check the MW3 server status
With that out of the way, the next thing you can do ischeck the MW3 servers. The best place to do that is onthe official Activision site. They have a section for Modern Warfare 3 up and running and it’s here that you’ll see if the server is running on your platform.
Wait for Activision to fix the error
If you’ve tried all of the fixes above to no avail, the only thing you can do iswait for Activision to fix the MW3 servers.
The servers themselves might be suffering DDoS attacks which is all too common these days. I suggest followingthe Call of Duty Updates Twitter(or X) tostay up-to-datewith what is happening with MW3.
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Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.
