The main reason is usually problems with the game servers, especially in some data centers like AWS Central or NA East. Other common reasons include issues with your internet provider’s routing and different NAT types. Before you start troubleshooting, we recommend checking the server status to see if the game servers are experiencing any issues that could negatively affect your connection. You can usually check this by visiting the game’s official Twitter page or support website. Also, make sure to check your own internet speed to see if it’s slower than usual. If your connection speed is low, you might need to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for support. If the game servers are working properly and your internet speed is normal, try the steps below to fix the problem.
1. Turn Off On-Demand Texture Streaming
On-Demand Texture Streaming is a feature in Call of Duty: MW/WZ 2 that lets the game download high-quality textures over your internet connection as you play, which can improve graphics quality. However, because this feature uses your internet while you’re gaming, it can sometimes cause lag, connection spikes, or high ping. To fix this, you can turn off this feature in your game settings.
2. Use a Wired Connection
Although wireless connections are convenient, wired connections are much more reliable for online gaming. Wired networks use a physical cable, which means your data isn’t affected by wireless interference from other devices or appliances. If you are playing Warzone 2 using Wi-Fi, try connecting your computer directly to the internet using an ethernet cable. This can help reduce lag and provide a more stable gaming experience. If the network issues persist, continue with the next step.
3. Disable Third-Party VPN
Many people use third-party VPNs for online privacy or to potentially reduce ping. However, VPNs can sometimes add extra steps to your connection by routing your traffic through another server, which may increase your ping and cause packet loss while playing multiplayer games. If you’re using a VPN, we suggest turning it off to see if this improves your connection in Warzone 2. If you have set up a VPN in your Windows network settings, follow these steps to remove it:
4. Stop Background Downloads
Your computer’s network resources are limited. When you’re gaming, you want to make sure as much of your network speed as possible is available for Call of Duty. Programs running in the background can use up your network bandwidth for updates or downloads. If you have any downloads running, pause them while gaming to avoid connection issues.
5. Change DNS Server
A Domain Name System (DNS) server helps your PC find the correct address of websites and game servers. Changing your DNS server can sometimes improve your network speed and reduce issues such as jitter or packet loss in online games. You can switch your DNS to Google or Cloudflare for potentially better results.
