Contents show General Black Ops 6 crash fixes How to fix Black Ops 6 Dev Error 5820 How to fix Unable To Join Game Session error How to fix Dev Error 10493
The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta is in full swing and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with some calling it the “best Call of Duty since Black Ops 3.” Unfortunately, not every player has been able to jump into the game yet as some are being plagued by crashing issues and a variety of different error messages that are preventing them from playing.
Here are fixes to some of the most prominent crashes that are affecting the Black Ops 6 beta.
General Black Ops 6 crash fixes
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When experiencing crashing issues with any game, or issues with it not launching, there are some fixes that you should try first to rule out some of the most basic issues before looking for more specific solutions.
- Launch the game as an admin – Although most players use a launcher such as Steam or Battle.net to play Call of Duty, you can launch the game directly from its .exe file. Locate where Black Ops 6 is installed and right-click on the launcher and select “Run as administrator,” this can help with some permission issues that are preventing the game from starting.
- Verify file integrity – Sometimes files get corrupted during the installation process and verifying the file integrity can fix this. To do this on Steam, right-click on the Call of Duty game and select “Properties”, navigate to “Installed Files” and click “Verify integrity of game files.” Other launchers have this option through similar navigation.
- Update your graphics drivers – When new games are released, it is common for both Nvidia and AMD to release new drivers that are optimized for the game. If the game is crashing for you, check to see if you have a newer driver to install, which could improve your performance.
- Remove overclocks – Pushing your PC to its limits to squeeze every last frame out of your rig is tempting, but it can also cause instability. If Black Ops 6 is crashing for you, try and disable any overclocking you have and see if that fixes the issue.
- Reinstall the Black Ops 6 beta – As a last resort, reinstalling the game can work. This can be frustrating due to the large file size, especially if your internet is slow.
How to fix Black Ops 6 Dev Error 5820
Omnimovement has shaken up Black Ops 6. Image via Treyarch
Dev Error 5820 isn’t unique to Black Ops 6 and has been an issue with multiple Call of Duty games and is related to network issues. Here are some ways to fix Dev Error 5820 if you’re getting the error when trying to play.
- Check your internet connection – It sounds trivial, but it is easy to miss some basic checks, especially when you’re in-game and can’t see your taskbar. Sometimes the simplest fixes can be the ones that work.
- Allow Black Ops 6 in your firewall – Sometimes your firewall can decide that a program is problematic, especially games. Double-check that Black Ops 6 isn’t being blocked, and if it is then set it to be allowed.
- Disable on-demand texture streaming – If Black Ops 6 is unstable, disabling on-demand texture streaming can help fix this if it is causing the Dev Error 5820.
How to fix Unable To Join Game Session error
Mastering maps has its advantages. Image via Treyarch, edited by VideoGamer
If you are unable to join a game session, it is likely a connection issue. To fix this, try the following steps:
- Check your internet connection – If you’re unable to join a game session it could be because you’re not currently connected to the internet. Double-check that it has not disconnected.
- Verify file integrity – Sometimes files can become corrupted, and verifying them can help the game identify any files that need fixing and reinstall them. To do this on Steam, right-click on the Call of Duty game and select “Properties”, navigate to “Installed Files” and click “Verify integrity of game files.” Other launchers have this option through similar navigation.
How to fix Dev Error 10493
Black Ops 6 is hectic. Image via Treyarch, edited by VideoGamer
This error seems to mainly affect PC and Xbox players. If you’re coming across Dev Error 10493, it is related to corrupted or missing data.
- Verify file integrity on PC – To do this on Steam, right-click on the Call of Duty game and select “Properties”, navigate to “Installed Files” and click “Verify integrity of game files.” Other launchers have this option through similar navigation.
- Clear Reserved Space on Xbox – If you’re encountering this issue on Xbox. Go to “My Games and Apps” and select Black Ops 6. Click “Manage Game and Add-Ons.” Go to the saved data section and Clear Reserved Space.
There are likely many other error codes that you may experience. If you encounter one that isn’t listed here, try any of the fixes in this guide and it might work for you. However, if they don’t and you do manage to fix it, let us know and we will add it to our guide.
