Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox: Potential fixes and reason

Modified Nov 27, 2024 11:49 GMT

All main Operators from the Black Ops 6 Campaign standing in a line — Exploring possible fixes for the Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox (Image via Activision)

Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on the supported platforms can catch fans off-guard as it is one of the few features that does not have many online dependencies. This problem seems to have occurred for various players - be it on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. Such an accessibility error can hinder the overall gameplay experience and prevent players from completing the story mode.

The exact reason for Black Ops 6 campaign not working has not been confirmed by any of the official sources. However, there are a few theories going around in the community that question the new update which integrated the Call of Duty HQ with Activision's latest shooter title.

This article will highlight the possible reasons for Black Ops 6 campaign not working and some workarounds that might help you play the game smoothly.

Note: Part of this article is subjective and reflect the author's opinion.

How to possibly fix Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Before proceeding with the possible fixes for the Black Ops 6 Campaign not working error, make sure the game is live in your region. If it is and you are still unable to play it, try these fixes for the Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox error:

Restore licenses (PS4 and PS5)

Restore game licenses on PS5 (Image via PlayStation)

If you are unable to play the Black Ops 6 Campaign specifically on the PS4 and PS5, try restoring your game licenses. Here's how to do so:

PS4

Navigate to Settings.
Go to Account Management.
Navigate to Restore Licenses.
Select Restore and wait for the process to complete.

PS5

Go to Settings and select User and Accounts.
Select Other and go to Restore Licenses.
Select Restore.

Once the entire process is complete, reboot your console and you should be able to play the Black Ops 6 Campaign.

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Verify game files (PC)

Verify Black Ops 6 Campaign game files (Image via Valve)

With the updated changes to the Call of Duty HQ, your Campaign download files might have been corrupted, especially if you pre-loaded Black Ops 6. Fortunately, all clients on PC allow a simple method to fix any corrupted files. A simple scan will check all your files. If any broken files are found, the clients will automatically download them for you.

Follow these steps:

Steam

Go to your Steam game library.
Right-click on Call of Duty and select Properties.
Click on Installed Files from the left panel.
Select Verify integrity of game files.

Battle.net

Go to the Call of Duty HQ tab.
Click on the cog wheel next to the Play button.
Click on Scan and Repair.
Select Begin Scan and click Yes when prompted.

Xbox App

Launch the Xbox App.
Select Call of Duty from installed games.
Right-click on it and select the Manage
Click on the Files.
Select Verify and Repair.

If any missing or corrupted files are detected, Steam, Battle.net, or the Xbox App will download them for you and potentially resolve the Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox errors.

Reinstall the game (All platforms)

Install the Black Ops 6 Campaign from the Call of Duty HQ (Image via Activision)

Although this is a less-than-ideal solution, it can sometimes work. You can manually uninstall only the Campaign mode of the game through both your system as well as within the game. To do so from the game, follow the steps below:

Launch Call of Duty HQ.
Go to Settings.
Under More, find Manage Files.
Select Black Ops 6.
Uninstall the Campaign.
Quit the Call of Duty HQ.
Launch the game again.
Head over to Manage Files.
Select Install for Black Ops 6 Campaign.

This should hopefully resolve the Black Ops 6 Campaign not working on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox errors.

Conclusion

It is important to note that these are not official fixes and might not work for every individual. In case the game does not work after trying the methods mentioned above, you should contact the official Activision support team to gain the necessary help. They will likely register your concern and look into it to fix the problem permanently.

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Bugs and errors in new online multiplayer titles are a common occurrence and generally happen during the launch phase. However, the developers keep an eye out for such cases and try to deploy patches to fix the issues and provide the community with timely information about the causes and solutions.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei