How to fix Packet Burst in Black Ops 6

A common issue across all the Call of Duty games.

One Black Ops 6 Operator using another Operator as Body Shield using their left hand with their weapon on the right hand
Image via Activision

If you’re jumping into the high-octane action in Black Ops 6 during its beta, you might encounter the packet burst error message from time to time.

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To prevent the error from ruining your hard-earned kill-to-death ratio, here are some of the best solutions for fixing packet burst in Black Ops 6.

What is Packet Burst in Black Ops 6?

Operators in Black Ops 6 with weapons in their hands
Something’s bound to break at times. Image via Activision

A packet is a small part of the data being transferred across the game’s server and your device, so when a packet bursts in Black Ops 6, it means there’s a problem in your connection with the game’s network. In short, a packet burst is the same as a packet loss.

When this happens (commonly around a new game launch and seasonal updates), you’ll want to use one or more of the solutions below to fix the packet burst errors in Black Ops 6.

How to fix Packet Burst in Black Ops 6

When a packet burst error pops up on your Black Ops 6 screen, the first thing you must check is the game’s server status. If the servers are up and running, try the tried and tested fix: Restart the game and your router

Additionally, if you’re on a Wi-Fi connection, try using the Ethernet cable to avoid packet loss in your connection. You can check the stability of your internet connection using the Command Prompt on any Windows device by typing “ping google.com -t” and if there are issues, you’ll see “Request timed out” on the Command Prompt window. 

Several PC players have reported their game is unplayable because of the Black Ops 6 packet burts despite having a stable connection and a high-end configuration. Many also believe the packet burst errors pop up due to On-Demand Texture Streaming, which can’t be turned off in Call of Duty after Season Five Reloaded dropped. The developers reorganized the game files with the mid-season update, reducing the install size considerably in the process.

Whether this setting is the culprit behind the packet burst errors isn’t confirmed, but if it is, it makes sense packet bursts occur only on some maps in Black Ops 6. However, there are a few methods you can attempt to remove the pesky packet burst error in Black Ops 6:

  • Move CoD to your fastest drive on PC: On-Demand Texture Streaming actively downloads the texture files to your SSD. If you’re running a mix of SSDs with different read and write speeds, ensure Black Ops 6 is on the fastest one (usually the C: drive).
  • Disable crossplay (option only limited to consoles): On PlayStation 4/5, go to Black Ops 6 Settings and scroll to “Account & Network.” You can turn off crossplay under the “Online” tab. On Xbox One and Series X/S, go to your console “Settings,” then “Account,” “Privacy & online safety,” “Xbox privacy,” “View details and customize,” “Communication & multiplayer” and disable “You can join cross-network play.”
  • Set On-Demand Texture Streaming to Minimal: Navigate your way to the Graphics section in Settings and select the Quality tab. Scroll down to find On-Demand Texture Streaming as one of the last settings under Details and Textures and set it to Minimal.
  • Contact Activision Support via its official support page if nothing works.
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Nikhil is a freelance writer who’s been writing about games since 2020. In his free time, you can find Nikhil setting a red carpet in Valorant.