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How to Fix “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” in MW2

If everything in a game worked perfectly all the time, we will surely live in quite the utopia. Unfortunately, that is not the case. When Call…

Mykel BrightBy Mykel BrightFebruary 28, 20233 Mins Read
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If everything in a game worked perfectly all the time, we will surely live in quite the utopia. Unfortunately, that is not the case. When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced crossplay, many players jumped at the chance to play with friends regardless of platform. However, that does not always work right. If you experience “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” in MW2, then you need a fix ASAP if you want to play with those friends again.

How to Fix “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” in MW2

How to Fix "Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List" in MW2

Many errors come and go in games like MW2. When it comes to crossplay, an error rendering players unable to access their crossplay friends list can make the feature ultimately pointless. Numerous players longed for the chance to get into the game with friends no matter what systems they all played on. Without that access, it can make some unwilling to play at all.

So, is there a fix for “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” in MW2? Well, there is no official fix for it. If there ever is a patch, it will post to the official Trello board, so keep checking that for updates on their end.

For now, you can take some steps to work on this issue, known more specifically as the CLARK – MONTEREY issue.

Potential Fix #1: Restart the Game

This may seem obvious, but it tends to work with some issues. It is also a quick and simple potential fix. Simply turn the game off and turn it back on again to check if you can now see the list. Otherwise, we have to try something else to fix “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” in MW2.

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Potential Fix #2: Disable and Turn Crossplay Back On

Similar to restarting, this might remove and fix the “Failed Fetching Crossplay Friends List” error in MW2. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch the game and go to the Settings
  2. Select “Options” and go to “Account and Network”
  3. Look for “Crossplay” and choose to disable it

Afterward, consider restarting the game and going back to Settings to enable it again. Perhaps this will resolve the issue.

If not, we may still need another fix.

Potential Fix #3: Disable Anti-Lag Software

For those of you on PC, you probably have anti-lag software installed. Consider disabling this and seeing if it corrects the problem.

If you cannot fix the “Failed Fetching Crosplay Friends List” in MW2, an official patch is all that can help you.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5 consoles, Xbox One, and Series consoles.

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