Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502: Possible fixes and reasons

Modified Jul 29, 2024 09:46 GMT

An Operator in Modern Warfare 3 shooting with an LMG — Guide to possibly fixing the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502 (Image via Activision)

The Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502 has been an ongoing issue in the game for quite some time. The error usually occurs when users are trying to play the title offline but it isn't limited to that. Sometimes it can also occur when users try to load into a game but are kicked from the match as the map is loading. This can be quite frustrating for the player as the game doesn't allow them to play offline with bots or with their friends online.

Although users can encounter this error on all platforms, it is more common among PlayStation 4 and 5 players. The precise reason for this error is currently not known and fixing it can be quite challenging.

Fortunately, the game's community has found a couple of fixes that can resolve the error completely, allowing them to play offline. In this brief article, we'll take a look at some of the known possible fixes for Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502.

How to possibly fix the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502

The following are some of the possible fixes for the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502:

Restore licenses (PS4 and PS5)

Guide to restoring video game licenses on PS4 (Image via PlayStation)

The first thing that you should do is restore all your app licenses. This solution is intended for PlayStation users only. Here's how you can do it on both the PS4 and the PS5:

PS4

Go to 'Settings' from the home screen.
Then, head over to the 'Account Management' section.
Navigate to 'Restore Licenses'.
Finally, select 'Restore' and wait for the process to complete.

PS5

Go to 'Settings' and select 'User and Accounts'.
Select 'Other' and then find 'Restore Licenses'.
Now select 'Restore'.

Following the above steps will reacquire all your game licenses and potentially rid you of the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502.

Also read: Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 5820: Possible fixes, reasons, and more

Turn off On-Demand Texture Streaming (All platforms)

Turning off On-Demand Texture Streaming in Modern Warfare 3 (Image via Activision)

Some users have reported that turning off On-Demand Texture Streaming has helped them resolve the issue. To turn this feature off, follow the steps mentioned below:

Go to your 'Settings' menu and select 'Graphics'.
Then, head over to the 'Quality' tab.
Scroll down to the 'Textures & Quality' section.
Find 'On-Demand Texture Streaming' and turn it off.

When turned off, it will not allow the game to download textures in the background as you play. Regardless of the error, it is advised to turn the feature off if you don't have an internet connection with high bandwidth as it can potentially fix a plethora of other issues such as Packet Burst, High Latency, and more.

Verify the integrity of game files

Guide to verifying the integrity of Modern Warfare 3 files (Image via Valve)

If you are someone who is facing the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502 while you are trying to load into a match, then your game files might be corrupted. There can be a lot of reasons for this. A bad update, missing files while transferring data from one drive to another, and more.

Fortunately, if that is the reason for the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502 on your system, it can resolved with ease.

Here's how you can verify the integrity of your Modern Warfare 3 game files on PC:

Steam

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

Battle.net

Launch Battle.net and go to the Call of Duty HQ tab.
Click on the cog wheel next to the ‘Play’ button.
Select the ‘Scan and Repair’ option.
Select ‘Begin Scan’ and click on 'Yes' when prompted.

Xbox App

Launch the Xbox App.
Select Call of Duty from the list of installed games.
Right-click on it and select the 'Manage' option.
Click on the 'Files' tab from the top right menu.
Select 'Verify and Repair'.

That's it. Following the above steps will run a quick check of all the game files. If any corrupted or missing files are detected, the client will automatically reacquire them, potentially fixing the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502.

That covers all the possible fixes for the Modern Warfare 3 Dev Error 12502. If the error persists despite implementing the above fixes, it is recommended to contact the Activision Support team for further assistance.

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Edited by Srijan Sen