COD is a series that action game lovers can never get enough of. The Call Of Duty series has a record of giving back-to-back hit games to the gaming industry, and one of those hit titles is Call of Duty Warzone 2. Though it is a decent game, there are a lot of players who are having problems while playing it. One such problem that the players are facing in the game is Dev Error 657. If you are among the players who are going through this issue, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will cover all the details on how to fix the Dev Error 657 in Call of Duty Warzone 2.
Call of Duty (COD) Warzone 2 Dev Error 657: How to fix it
There can be various reasons for the occurrence of this error. However, you will be happy to hear that it is possible to solve this error easily. Follow these steps in order to fix the Dev Error 657 in Call Of Duty Warzone 2:
Update your game
One of the main reasons for the occurrence of this error is that the game is not on its latest version on your system. In order to update this game, follow these steps:
If you downloaded the game from Steam, open the Steam App first. In the library section, you will be able to find Call of Duty Warzone 2. Select the game and click the Update option, if available. After successfully updating the game, you will be able to play it without encountering the Dev 657 Error.
If you are among the players who use Battle.net, then open the Battle.net app. There, you will be able to find a ‘Games’ tab. Under the Games tab, select the Call of Duty MW II | WZ2.0 option. After this, you will be able to spot an icon that resembles a gear-like structure on the screen. Click on it and select the ‘Check for Updates’ option. After updating, try playing the game and it should work as usual.
Verify Integrity of Game Files
You can validate your game files incase a corrupt or missing file is the root cause of the issue. Follow these steps to validate your Game Files:
On Steam-
- Open the Steam App.
- Now, head to the Library tab.
- Then, right click on the game present in the library section, and select Properties.
- Navigate to the ‘Local Files’ and then select ‘Verify Game Files for Integrity’.
On Battle.net client
- Select Call of Duty Warzone 2 present in the Dropdown section of the Battle.net app.
- There you will be able to see an icon that looks like a gear.
- Select that option and then select ‘Scan and Repair Game Files’.
Restore Licenses(PS5)
- Go to your PS5 Settings and head to the Users and Accounts section.
- After this, head to the ‘Other’ option and then select ‘Restore Licenses’.
- Select ‘Restore’ and after a while, launch the game. You will be able to play the game error-free then.
Reinstall
If none of the methods worked for you, consider reinstalling the game for a fresh start. If you still encounter this issue, then you can always report to Activision regarding the same. You can do so by Submitting a Ticket by going to their official website.
On this note, we hope that this issue gets fixed as soon as possible. Meanwhile, make sure to stay tuned with DigiStatement for more useful guides.
