Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error: Potential cause and fixes

The Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error is one of the most annoying issues in the game. It's rarely seen on consoles but is an avid issue on PC platforms. The error occurs when players try to start the game but get stuck on the day's message, which is followed by a crash or the infamous blue screen.

The error was also prevalent in previous Call of Duty titles such as Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare 2019. The reason for the "loading message of the day" error is unknown, but it can be linked to server and hardware issues.

This article brings a comprehensive guide for potentially fixing the Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error.

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

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How to possibly fix Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error

Here are some possible fixes that could fix the Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error:

Black Ops 6 main menu (Image via Activision)

Move the Call of Duty folder

Players can try to entirely remove or move the Call of Duty save folder to fix the Black Ops 6 stuck on the "loading message of the day" error. This folder contains the in-game settings and other important files unreadable by the game client, leading to the "loading message of the day" issue. Here's how you can do that:

1. Open This PC.
2. Click on the Documents folder.
3. Inside Documents, look for the Call of Duty folder.
4. Select the folder and move it to another drive.
5. Hit refresh and boot Call of Duty HQ.

Doing this will create a new save folder and the game will work as usual.

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Verify the integrity of game files

Scan and repair option in BattleNet (Image via Activision)

This is the most basic fix and works like a charm for many errors like Black Ops 6 stuck on the "loading message of the day" error. File certification scans your game for any corrupted or missing files and automatically repairs them. Follow these steps on your preferred platform:

Battle.net

• Open Call of Duty HQ tab in Battle.net.
• Click on the settings option 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.

Xbox App

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

The verification takes 5-10 minutes depending upon the hardware, so a bit of patience is advised.

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Check background applications

Shutting down unnecessary apps in Task Manager (Image via Sportskeeda)

Systems running Windows 11 might face more issues than other users as the operating system is plagued with loads of bloatware and background applications. It is advisable to close any unnecessary applications or services that impact the game and result in the Black Ops 6 stuck on "loading message of the day" error. Here's how you can do that.

1. Open Task Manager.
2. Head to the Details tab.
3. Check for any unusual apps or services, with high memory usage.
4. Select the app you want to close.
5. Right-click on the selected application and select the end process.

Players should be cautious while using Task Manager as closing an important system process might lead to issues. It is only advisable to close third-party or suspicious processes.

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