The Modern Warfare 3 locked game bug is causing players plenty of problems as they attempt to access Infinity Ward’s latest release. Those who pre-ordered the game are already working through the single-player campaign but following a recent update, some are unable to access the game.
The issue first appeared on October 25 after players installed the huge pre-release update ahead of the game’s full release. Instead of fixing any outstanding issues, the update is causing them.
Before we take a closer look at how to fix the Modern Warfare 3 locked game bug, check out our guides showcasing the best Modern Warfare 3 guns and information on upcoming Modern Warfare 3 double XP events.
Thankfully, the fix for this particular bug is incredibly straightforward. Here’s what you need to do to unlock Modern Warfare 3:
It’s worth mentioning that this fix is a temporary workaround and is the best way to address the problem until Infinity Ward applies a fix. It appears the developer is already aware of the issue, stating that it “will be addressed in an upcoming update.”