Is Call of Duty Down?
Call of Duty is online
No issues reported. The website, app, and services are fully operational.
Service status is calculated by merging official data with a 24-hour baseline of user-reported issues. Our tool recalculates these metrics every 30 minutes to provide a real-time, 360° view of connectivity.
Major Call of Duty outages and their causes
With millions of active players, Call of Duty relies heavily on its proprietary Demonware servers to handle matchmaking, player progression, and live-service updates. When these backend systems overload, widespread login failures occur. Below are a few notable examples:
February 2024: Massive Minot Hawthorne Progression Reset
In one of the most chaotic outages in franchise history, millions of Call of Duty players logged in to find their ranks, unlocked weapons, and Battle Pass progression completely wiped. The massive backend server failure, famously displaying the "Minot Hawthorne" error code, prevented users from joining matchmaking and forced Activision to take servers offline to restore the corrupted database profiles. (Reference: CharlieIntel)
November 2022: Warzone 2.0 Launch Server Collapse
The highly anticipated launch of Warzone 2.0 resulted in a catastrophic server bottleneck. The unprecedented volume of players attempting to download the massive update and log in simultaneously overwhelmed Activision's servers. Players were met with infinite queue screens, "Connection Failed" errors, and abrupt mid-match disconnects that rendered the battle royale completely unplayable for its first 24 hours. (Reference: Radio Times)
August 2023: Season 5 Puget-Altus Connection Blackout
A major seasonal update introduced a severe routing glitch that effectively locked hundreds of thousands of players out of the game. Users across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC were consistently hit with the "Puget-Altus" network error before they could even reach the main menu. The sudden blackout forced developers to urgently deploy a hotfix to repair the desynchronized authentication servers. (Reference: CharlieIntel)
How our status checker works
We combine official data with a dynamic User-Report Baseline to calculate real-time connectivity. By analyzing user-reported issues over a rolling 24-hour window, our tool recalculates the health of each service every 30 minutes.
Online
When report volume remains below the 50% threshold, the service is confirmed "Online," reflecting stable performance and no widespread issues.
Partial outage
A report surge between 50% and 75% triggers a "Partial outage" alert, indicating localized disruptions or specific feature instability.
Down
Reports exceeding 75% of the baseline classify the service as "Down," signaling a critical failure or a major connectivity outage.
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What to Do If Call of Duty Is Down
If you're having trouble accessing Call of Duty, follow these steps to troubleshoot and restore your connection:
1Check Official Activision Status
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Check Official Activision Status Before troubleshooting, check the Activision Online Services page for server outages specific to your platform. Follow @CODUpdates on X for real-time announcements. If matchmaking servers or Demonware databases are down, you simply must wait for a developer fix.
2Restart and Verify Game Files
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Restart and Verify Game Files If servers are online but you face "Update Requires Restart" loops or dev errors, corrupted local data may be the culprit. Restart your console to clear its cache, or use Steam/Battle.net to verify your game files.
3Flush DNS and Reset Network
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Flush DNS and Reset Network Matchmaking errors often stem from outdated routing. Run ipconfig /flushdns in your Command Prompt to clear stale IP paths. Next, unplug your router for 60 seconds to force a fresh ISP handshake and open your NAT type.
4Bypass Network Blocks with BearVPN
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Bypass Network Blocks with BearVPN If you suffer from high ping lobbies or ISP bandwidth throttling, BearVPN encrypts your connection to provide a direct, stable route to CoD servers. It also masks your real IP, protecting your home network from targeted DDoS attacks mid-match.
Frequently asked questions
This frustrating loop occurs when your game client fails to properly download and apply a micro-patch from the server. Completely closing the game, clearing your console's cache, or verifying the game files on PC usually forces the patch to install correctly.
These specific error codes generally indicate a failure to connect to the Call of Duty Demonware servers. "Puget-Altus" is usually tied to a global server outage, while "HUENEME - NEGEV" often points to a local network routing issue or a strict NAT type on your home router.
Yes. If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses congested routing paths to reach the Call of Duty data centers, connecting to a BearVPN server located closer to the game's servers can establish a more direct, stable route, effectively lowering your ping and reducing packet loss.
This is a visual bug caused by a sudden database desynchronization on Activision's end (often accompanied by the "Minot Hawthorne" error). Your actual progress is safe in the cloud; you just need to wait for the developers to fix the server handshake to restore your loadouts.
Yes. A Strict NAT type restricts your console or PC from communicating with other players, leading to longer queue times, high-ping lobbies, and frequent party chat disconnections. Enabling UPnP in your router settings or using a VPN can often help bypass these restrictive NAT firewalls.
