How To Fix Join Failed You Are On A Different Version MW2
Running to a join failed you are on a different version error in Modern Warfare 2? Check out a few solutions to fix the issue.
Even weeks after the launch of Modern Warfare 2, players are still running into constant errors and issues preventing them from enjoying the game. It’s extremely frustrating, and something that many users are beginning to lose patience with the number of problems being thrown their way.
The latest offender is an error message which reports that your join failed due to you being on a different version of Modern Warfare 2. It can be extremely frustrating, but out of all the issues presented to players, this happens to be one of the easiest. If you want to fix “join failed you are on a different version” in Modern Warfare 2, here’s exactly how to do so.
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How To Fix Join Failed You Are On A Different Version MW2
If you’re running into this problem and have been throwing your controller in frustration, fear not, there are a few simple fixes. For those encountering the “join failed you are on a different version” error message in Modern Warfare 2, try the following solutions.
Restart The Game
One of the simplest fixes is to restart Modern Warfare 2. The reason for this being the game periodically updates on the server side, meaning it could have happened at different times between you and your friends. If everyone restarts the game, it should load the latest playlists and ensure you’re on the right version.
Update The Game
The other fix could be down to Modern Warfare 2 needing a full update. By closing down the game completely and reloading it, you will force the update to come forward if there is one. After downloading it, along with your friends, you should all be on the correct version of Modern Warfare 2 and should rectify the “join failed you are on a different version” error. You can also scan for the update manually on a PC or console if you wish to as well.
Restart Your System
If you’re still running into issues, try restarting your PC or console. This could potentially force any updates that weren’t originally there. It’s a long shot but has proven to be successful in the past. After restarting your system, reload Modern Warfare 2 and see if the “join failed you are on a different version” error is still there.
After trying these solutions, you should have fixed the “join failed you are on a different version” error. If you are still encountering this problem, be sure to reach out to Activision support who will be happy to assist you with any issues.
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About The Author
Daniel Hollis
Daniel is a former Guides Writer for GGRecon. Having originally focused on film journalism, he eventually made the jump to writing about games in 2020, writing for sites such as NME. Eurogamer, GamesRadar, Tech Radar, and more. After a short stint in PR, he is back in the world of games media writing about his favourite games, including Bioshock, Fable, or everything Fortnite and Xbox Game Pass related.
