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Constant reports are coming from MW2 and Warzone 2.0 players stating that they are unable to connect to the game servers due to the Error Code: Diver. Read on to learn more about this error and a list of possible solutions!

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Error Code Diver

Happens When Update Files Fail to Download

Modern Warfare 2 - Waiting for Datacenters

Error Code: Diver usually occurs when the game is unable to connect to the servers to download the necessary files after a new update or patch has just been released.

This may be caused by heavy traffic to the servers as a result of multiple players attempting to connect after a major update such as the Season 01 and Season 01 Reloaded had just been recently shipped out to the live game.

How to Fix Error Code Diver

How to Get Keys
CheckmarkLaunch the Game After Peak Hours
CheckmarkReset Your Router
CheckmarkVerify Integrity of Game Files

Launch the Game After Peak Hours

Connecting to the servers at the same time as millions of other players around the globe causes the game servers to be heavily strained.

It might be best to launch the game after the first few hours of the release of a new update in order to properly connect to the servers and download the new update files.

Reset Your Router

The problem might be your own Internet Service Provider (ISP). Reset your router to clear the cache, this should speed up your connection allowing you to keep up with the heavy traffic connection to the main servers.

Verify Integrity of Game Files

If all else fails, Verifying the integrity of your game files allows the client to check for any missing files and download them.

Simply open the Steam Launcher, right-click Modern Warfare 2, select Properties and you should be able to see Verify Integrity of Game Files under the Local Files tab.

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Modern Warfare 2 - Bugs and Bug Fixes

List of Bugs and Bug Fixes

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Weapon Tuning Not Appearing Spawn Without a Gun
Ping Function Disabled Party Lobby Crashing
Audio Continuity Issues How to Access Oni Operator & Vault Edition Items
Multiplayer Main Menu Bug Post-Match XP & Weapon Rank Progression Missing Bug
Game Lobby Freezing Bug Gold Camo Challenge Not Unlocking Bug
Can't Invite Friends Bug Xbox Party of More Than 3 Bug
Private Lobby Bugs (Dev Error 292, 11642, and 401) How to Fix Voice Service Unavailable Error
Dev Error 11063 and How to Fix Join Failed Different Version Error
General Errors
Update 1.03 Bug: Stuck on Installing Steam Download Connection Timeout Error
Display Name Error No Supported DXGI Adapter Found Fix
Social Menu Bug Puget Lakes Error and How to Fix
Fetching Account Data from Platform Error Error Code: Diver
How to Fix Dev Error 11557 Names Freezing on HUD Bug
Puget Altus Error and How to Fix Travis Rilea Error and How to Fix
How to Fix Dev Error 11152 How to Fix HUENEME Concord Error

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