Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3: Possible fixes, reason

Modified Apr 03, 2025 18:00 GMT

A still from Verdansk launch trailer, Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch — A still from the Verdansk launch trailer (Image via Activision)

The issue of Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3 is a recurring problem in Season 3. This was prevalent in the previous launch updates as well, where the game crashed when attempting to load the lobby, or the screen blacked out after getting into a match. The game crashing on launch day has frustrated many players who are trying to play the new map for the first time.

This article explores the possible reasons and fixes for Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3.

Note: The fixes provided in this article serve as workarounds and are not guaranteed to work for everyone.

Possible reasons for Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3

The reason behind Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3 remains unknown, as the developers at Activision have yet to provide an official statement. However, considering the history of previous launch updates, this error is likely due to a server issue.

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Potential fixes for Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3

Here are some possible fixes for Warzone crashing after Verdansk launch in Season 3:

1) Restart the game

While this may appear to be a simple fix, it could potentially solve the crashing issue in Warzone after Verdansk launch in Season 3. If the issue persists, restart your Steam or BattelNet game client.

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2) Check your internet connection

Check your ethernet connection on PC (Image via Sportskeeda)

A faulty internet connection could cause the Warzone crashing issue. Thus, check your ethernet cable if you are on a wired connection. If you are running on a wireless connection, try closing the game and testing the internet speed. Also, open Windows Firewall and check whether your game has access to the internet or not.

3) Update and verify your game files

The Black Ops 6 update on Steam (Image via Activision/Valve)

If Warzone continues to crash after the Verdansk launch, check if you have any pending game updates. Such errors are usually recognized by the developers, and fixes are applied in the form of patches and updates.

Lastly, after checking the update status, verify your game files from the game menu and restart the title.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei