Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493: Possible fixes and reason

Modified Oct 24, 2024 11:59 GMT

An Operator in Black Ops 6 Beta aiming down the sights of their pistol — Exploring possible fixes for the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493 (Image via Activision)

The Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493 has been bugging players recently. While the error is not platform specific, it's usually the Xbox users to have reported facing the issue mostly. The error usually occurs when the game files are corrupted or some important files are missing. This is especially prevalent among users who had pre-loaded the game. Moreover, with the updated Call of Duty HQ and changes to the file management system, it won't be surprising if a file or two gets corrupted in the process.

Regardless, the community has found a couple of solutions that have been known to resolve the error code completely.

In this quick guide, we will be taking a closer look at some possible fixes for the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493.

How to possibly fix Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493

The following are some of the possible fixes for Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493:

Clear reserved space (Xbox)

If you are on Xbox, this fix is for you. Cleaning your reserved space should fix the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493. Here's how you can do it:

From your Xbox Home Screen, go to My Games and Apps.
Go to Call of Duty and press the Menu button.
Select 'Manage game and Add-ons.
Navigate to Reserved Space under Saved Data for Black Ops 6.
Select Clear Reserved Space.
Now simply reboot your console.

That's it. This should resolve the issue completely, especially if you are on an Xbox console. If you are on a PC, check out the fix below.

Also read: Black Ops 6 Dev Error 5820: Possible fixes, reasons, and more

Verify the Integrity of game files (PC)

Verifying Black Ops 6 files (Image via Valve)

Since the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493 occurs due to corrupted game files, you'll need to ensure that they aren't broken. Fortunately, all the clients on a Windows PC have a file check system that will automatically scan your game files for errors. If any corrupted files are found, your client will automatically download them and it should potentially resolve the error.

Depending on your platform, here's how you can easily verify the integrity of files:

Steam

Launch Steam and go to your game's library.
Right-click on Call of Duty and select Properties.
Click on Installed Files.
Finally, select Verify integrity of game files.

Battle.net

Navigate to the Call of Duty HQ tab in Battle.net.
Click on the cog wheel icon next to the Play button.
Select Scan and Repair.
Now click Begin Scan.

Xbox App

Right-click on Call of Duty from your list of installed games.
Click on Manage.
Select Files.
Finally, click on Verify and Repair.

This will run a thorough check of your game files. If any errors are detected, the client will automatically fix them, and you should no longer face the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493. Note that after verifying your files, you might have to reinstall the shader cache again.

Reinstall the game (All platforms)

Reinstalling Black Ops 6 on all platforms (Image via Activision)

Your final bet in resolving the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493 is just reinstalling the game. You don't have to uninstall all the Call of Duty files; reinstalling only the BO6 files will get the job done. Given below are the steps to uninstall the Black Ops 6 files in-game:

Launch Call of Duty HQ.
Go to your Settings.
Under the More section, find Manage Files.
Here, look for Black Ops 6 Multiplayer/Campaign and uninstall it.
Now relaunch the game and go to the Manage Files section again.
From here, install the Black Ops 6.

This will add a new download to your platform. Let it download and install, and you should be able to play the game again.

That covers all the known potential fixes for the Black Ops 6 Dev Error 10493. If the issue persists despite implementing the aforementioned fixes, it is suggested that you get in touch with the Activision Support team for further assistance.

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Edited by Arundhoti Palit