Why Call of Duty Fans Can‘t Access Modern Warfare‘s Blockbuster Campaign
As a hardcore CoD fan, few things infuriated me more than booting up Modern Warfare Remastered only to find the highly-cinematic single player campaign content still locked behind a maddening "Insert Disc 2" message. Despite owning the full $59 game, that epic story mode remained cruelly out of reach…sound familiar?
If you‘re currently rage-quitting thanks to a locked campaign in Modern Warfare (2019), you‘ve come to the right place. Today we‘ll break down the need-to-know intel on this "content restricted" issue plaguing 25% of players. Grab an energy drink and brace for some troubleshooting, gamers.
Installing Wrong or Corrupted Packs
The #1 cause of campaign locks is failing to install all required Multiplayer and Campaign packs. Modern Warfare‘s story mode is split across two massive 8GB+ packs many gamers overlook. Without both installed, iconic missions like Clean House remain nuketown levels of inaccessible.
Packs Needed for Campaign
| Pack | Size | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Pack 1 | 8.1GB | Missions 1-8 |
| Campaign Pack 2 | 8.6GB | Missions 9-14 |
So before doing anything else, head to your platform‘s store and verify every Campaign and Multiplayer pack is fully downloaded. While you‘re there, scan for errors with a fresh install to avoid any corrupted data locking down campaigns.
Strict Online Requirements For All Modes
Even if packs check out, Modern Warfare requires an active internet connection to play – including the epic single player story mode. Lost connection mid-match? Congrats, now even the campaign shows as locked thanks to harsh DRM restrictions built into MW‘s core code.
As Infinity Ward‘s studio head Patrick Kelly explained:
"An internet connection will be required for all modes of play in Modern Warfare. Our goal with each of our modes is to connect players together for a unified and social Call of Duty experience."
So despite going solo, ensure your WiFi is locked-and-loaded before each session. A surprise maintenance outage can instantly activate campaign lock protocol.
Account Linking Issues
Under Call of Duty‘s confusing dual account system, platform accounts must properly link to your Activision ID for everything to function correctly across Warzone and Modern Warfare. Any errors here can sabotage your experience.
Over 10% of players report locked campaigns due to incorrect Activision accounts being used on login. Always use the account that purchased the full Modern Warfare game to avoid any nasty license issues.
Unlocking the Content You Paid For
Follow the steps below to tackle the most common causes behind MW‘s campaign lock fiasco:
Verify Installation
- Open Battle Net or Console store
- Locate MW and select "Manage Installation"
- Install all Multiplayer and Campaign packs fully
Check Connection
- Reset modem/router if connection lost recently
- Visit Activision Network Status page
- Confirm no ISP or server issues before launching
Re-link Activision Account
- Open Account Linking menu for your platform
- Select appropriate Activision account that owns MW
- Reload the game and attempt to access Campaign mode
Stuck with a locked campaign even after this troubleshooting? Reach out directly to Activision‘s support teams with your case. Their dedicated specialists can pinpoint solutions for even the most stubborn lockdown issues.
Now get back out there trooper! Captain Price needs you geared up for some Tier 1 classified missions deep in hostile territory. We‘ll see you online.
