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Fix: Call of Duty Modern Warfare Warzone Dev Error 5523

Restarting COD has often proved to be helpful for many users

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Updated onJune 3, 2024

updated onJune 3, 2024

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Some gamers have complained that after downloading MW2, they encounter the dev error 5523, which sends them back to the dashboard.

The error occurs as you try to launch the game, and the game fails to load, thus affecting your overall gaming experience.

Why do I keep getting Dev error 5523 on Call of Duty?

How do I fix the Modern Warfare Dev error 5523?

Here’s what to do first:

1. Check system requirements for Call of Duty

Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run theCall of Duty: Warfare or Warzoneto avoid the dev error.

2. Disable overlay

In the same way, you can alsoturn off the overlay in Discordor Nvidia ordisable the Xbox game barto fix the Warzone Dev error andDirectX error on MW3.

3. Delete the Call of Duty folder

Once you have deleted the Call of Duty folder, you can now try launching Warzone and check if you still encounter the dev error 5523.

4. Rollback or reinstall the graphics card driver

Now that you haverolled back the driver updatesor reinstalled the graphic drivers, try launching COD: Warzone and check if the Dev error 5523 still shows up.

5. Run the Game as an administrator

Once done, you can try running the Call of Duty Modern Warfare or Warzone game and check if the Dev error 5523 is fixed.

But, ifRun as Administrator is not working in Windows,we have some great tips to help you fix the issue.

6. Change DNS settings

Once done, try launching Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or Warzone to check if you still encounter the error. This method is also applicable in case you see the deverror on PS4as well.

7. Disable the second display

Now, restart your PC, try launching the game, and the COD: warzone dev error 5523 should be gone.

IfWindows 11 thinks you have 2 monitors, you can try the methods in our detailed post for a quick fix.

8. Turn off the integrated video card

While this will help you get rid of the Warzone dev error, you can also use the HDMI monitor if using DisplayPort.

9. Repair the game

Now, reboot your PC and check if the Call of Duty dev error 5523 is fixed or if it persists.

Besides, you can turn off and thenturn on the microphoneto check if this helps fix the error.

If it’s on a PlayStation that you encounter the Warzone dev error, you may want to check the network status to confirm if the servers are down.

Alternatively, to fix the dev error 5523 on PS4, you can also try changing the Wi-Fi band from automatic to 5 GHz. This isn’t the only server error you can encounter, and many recently reportedGoldflake errors in Warzone.

Moreover, you can also run the system file checker tofix the corrupted system filesusing the SFC and the DISM tools. For other like issues likedev error 5433, check out our detailed guide.

If you have any other queries related to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or Warzone dev errors, do let us know in the comments box below.

Fix: Call of Duty Modern Warfare Warzone Dev Error 5523#

How do I fix the Modern Warfare Dev error 5523?#

1. Check system requirements for Call of Duty#

2. Disable overlay#

3. Delete the Call of Duty folder#

4. Rollback or reinstall the graphics card driver#

5. Run the Game as an administrator#

6. Change DNS settings#

7. Disable the second display#

8. Turn off the integrated video card#

9. Repair the game#