Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error: Potential fixes and reason

Modified Oct 25, 2024 13:57 GMT

Black Ops 6 Our level fastfile is different from the server error, Our level fastfile is different from the server error — Black Ops 6 Our level fastfile is different from the server error (Image via Activision)

The Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error is a nuisance for players trying to get their hands on Activision's latest FPS title. This error kicks users out of matches, ruining the in-game experience. The fastfile error occurs when the files installed on the system differ from those on the servers. This is likely due to multiple errors resulting from the issues on the client side or the server side. However, there are some possible workarounds around this error.

In this brief guide, we will take a closer look at some of the possible fixes for the Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error.

Note: The fixes mentioned herein are not guaranteed to work for every user.

How to possibly fix Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error

Here are some of the possible fixes for Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error:

Our level fastfile is different from the server error in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Restart the game

The most basic fix for the Black Ops 6 "Our level fastfile is different from the server" error is to restart the game. Close the game and the respective game client (Steam, BattleNet, or Xbox app).

You will encounter a prompt saying the update requires a restart. After the restart, you can continue playing the game.

Verify the integrity of game files

Verifying the integrity of game files on Steam (Image via Steam)

If you are on a PC and still face the issue, you can verify the integrity of the game files. This step checks the game for any corrupt or missing files and repairs them instantly. Here's how you can do that on your respective platform.

Xbox App

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

Battle.net

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

Steam

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

The file verification could take some time depending upon the game size and disk speeds. Players can simply boot the game and resume their session when the scan is complete.

Update your game

There's a good chance that you missed important updates while playing the game. Head to the games library of their platform and choose to update the game. The game is still fairly new and developers tend to push frequent updates to counter the underlying issues.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar