How to fix the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error?

Find out how to fix this rather annoying error in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

How to fix the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error?

Activision released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 recently in October 2022. Since then, it has become a quite popular shooter game. But it’s also true that the game has a good share of errors and glitches. Players continue to experience frequent glitches and issues that keep them from having fun with the game. Many people are starting to lose patience due to how aggravating it is for them to be running into problems.

One such error players usually face is the ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error. It bars you from joining your friend while playing Modern Warfare 2. This is less of a bug but an error when you are using an older version of the game. It is very easy to fix this issue and can be done in a few minutes

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Here’s how you can fix the ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

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Fix the ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Fix the 'Join failed because you are on a different version' error in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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This error pops up usually after a new update. The main cause of this is that either you or the friend you are trying to connect with is not using the most recent game update. Therefore, fixing this problem requires only updating the game to the most recent patch. Here’s how you can update Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on every platform.

Update MW2 on PC

If you have downloaded Modern Warfare 2 through the Battle.net client then follow these steps to update the game:

  1. First, you need to open the Battle.net client.
  2. There’s a settings option (Gear-shaped icon) on the left side of the play button. Click on this option.
  3. After clicking on the settings option, a menu will open up. Click on the ‘Check for updates’ option.
  4. Now your game will be updated to the latest patch.

For players who have MW2 on Steam, you update the game by following these steps:

  1. First, open the Steam client and go to your library. Here you will see all of your games.
  2. Now, right-click on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. A drop-down menu will open up.
  3. Click on the properties in the drop-down menu.
  4. In properties, click on the local files tab and then click on the ‘Verify integrity of Game Files’.
  5. Your MW2 will be updated.

Update MW2 on PlayStation

  1. Head to the home screen and scroll to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
  2. Now press the ‘Options’ button on your controller.
  3. A menu will open up. Select ‘Check for Updates’.
  4. Download the new version available if available. Your game will update to the latest version.

Update the game on Xbox

  1. Go to the home screen and go to the thumbnail of Modern Warfare 2.
  2. You will see a drop-down Menu. Scroll down to ‘Manage game and Add-ons’.
  3. You will see if there are any new updates available or not. Click on the update button if an update is available.

By simply updating the game, players can get rid of the ‘Join failed because you are on a different version’ error.

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